Nur Mohammad Sheikh

Nur Mohammad Sheikh BS (; 26 February 1936 – 5 September 1971) was a lance nayek in the East Pakistan Rifles during the Liberation War. He was killed in an engagement with the Pakistan Army while providing covering fire for the extrication of fellow soldiers at Goalhati in Jessore district on 5 September 1971. He was awarded the Bir Sreshtho, Bangladesh's highest award for valour.

Early life Sheikh was born on 26 February 1936, in Moheshkhali village of Narail. His father was Mohammad Amanat Sheikh, and his mother's name was Mosammat Jinnatunnesa Khanam. He lost his parents at an early age and continued his education up to seventh grade at local schools. As a child, he loved theatre. Sheikh was married to Fazilatunnesa (d. 2018).

On 14 March 1959, Sheikh joined the East Pakistan Rifles. After finishing elementary training, During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, he was wounded. He was also appointed to the Dinajpur sector. On 5 September, Nur Mohammad was patrolling with 4 fellow soldiers. Later on, the Pakistani Army attacked them from three different sides. He was buried in Kashipur under Sharsha Upazila of Jessore.