Md. Mahabub Elahi Ronju

Md. Mahabub Elahi Ronju ( ; born June 17, 1952) is a heroic Bangladeshi freedom fighter, who was awarded the national gallantry award "Bir Protik" for his valor in the liberation war of 1971 against Pakistan. He is also well-known for his appearances on various media platforms. Currently, he is a businessman.

Early life and education Mahabub was born on June 17, 1952, in Munshipara, Gaibandha Sadar. He is the eldest son of the late Fazle Elahi and the late Meherun Nessa, and the second child in the family. He completed his high school in 1968 from Gaibandha Govt. High School (SSC-1968) and his college from Rajshahi Govt. College on 1970 (HSC-1970). He further pursued his B.Sc. (Hons) degree and Master's degree in Statistics from the University of Rajshahi.

Participation in the Liberation War In 1971, when Mahabub was a student of the Department of Statistics, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, he participated in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. After the declaration of independence of Bangladesh by the Father of the nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Mahabub joined the "Mukti Bahini" as a Freedom Fighter against the Pakistan Occupation Army in the Gaibandha area. He travelled to India to enlist for his military training at Tura of Meghalaya. Upon successful completion of his training, he was selected as a platoon commander. He then commenced a guerilla war against the Pakistan Occupation Army along with his platoon under sector-11, sub-sector Mankarchar. He was awarded as the company commander of the newly formed "Ronju Company" for leading numerous successful military operations.

Notable battles Ronju company, led by Mahabub, achieved significant victories in several battles, including the battles of Badiyakhali, Balashighat, Rasulpur Sluice Gate, Raydashbarir ghat, Konchipara, Kamarjani, Poolbandi, etc. His company also won the battle of Saporhati, Shundorganj thana area and the battle of Rotonpur and Uriaghat at Fulchari Thana area. His troops fully obliterated the bridges of Badiakhali and Dariyapur in the Gaibandha Sadar Thana area. They occupied the Kaiyar haat and Ketkir haat Razakar camp. They also arrested a large number of Razakar and recovered their weapons after a fierce exchange of gunfire. Ronju company captured a plethora of weapons owned by the Pakistan occupation Army from the field and apprehended several Pakistani soldiers. On 7 December 1971, Ronju company accomplished a monumental achievement of the Mukti Bahini by capturing the Gaibandha town. and the past president of the Rotary Club of Mukto Swadesh, which was formed with Freedom Fighters only. He is also the vice president of the Khetab Prapto Muktijoddha Association, Gaibandha Samiti. He is also well known for his various media interactions and has been featured on numerous channels, including Shomoy, Channel I, BTV, ATN News, NTV, Nexus Tv, Mohona Tv, Ekushey, etc.

List of activities

Founder Adhunik Nirmata Construction Company (present state - dissolved)

Tritiyo Matra Channel i

ATN News

DBC News

Channel 24

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