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Nazmul Huq

1938 – 1971

The first sector commander of 7th sector in the Bangladesh Liberation War.

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About Nazmul Huq

Lived 1938 – 1971 (aged 33). Nazmul Huq was an Indian and Pakistani military personnel.

Major Nazmul Huq (; 11 August 1938 — 27 September 1971) was the first sector commander of the 7th sector in the Bangladesh Liberation War. He is also called "The Lost Sector Commander" of Bangladesh Liberation War.

Life Huq was born in Amirabad village under Lohagara Upazila in Chittagong District to Advocate Hafej Ahmed and Joynab Begum. He passed his matriculation from Peshowara school of Comilla and H.S.C from Jagannath College, Dhaka. He joined the Pakistan army when he was a second-year student of Ahsanullah Engineering University (BUET). He was commissioned with the 26th PMA Long Course in artillery corp on October 14, 1962.

Bangladesh Liberation War

Huq was a very good organizer. In his sector, he directed the guerrilla warfare as well as trained the independence militia who lacked formal training on military operations. His coverage area was Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogra and part of Dinajpur district. Tarangapur was his headquarters. About fifteen thousand freedom fighters fought in this sector. Bir Shrestho Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir fought under his command.

Death Huq died in a road accident on 27 September 1971 when he was returning from Shiliguri cantonment. He was buried near Shona Masjid premises.

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Who was Nazmul Huq?

The first sector commander of 7th sector in the Bangladesh Liberation War.

When was Nazmul Huq born?

Nazmul Huq was born on 11 August 1938 in Amirabad Union.

When did Nazmul Huq die?

Nazmul Huq died on 27 September 1971.

What was Nazmul Huq's occupation?

Nazmul Huq was a military personnel.

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Nazmul Huq was Indian and Pakistani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nazmul Huq

· Wikidata: Q6983530

· DBpedia: Nazmul Huq

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