Halim Bahini[a][1][2][3] was a militia in the Bangladesh Liberation War. Captain Abdul Halim Chowdhury, a retired officer who later on became a member of the National Awami Party (Muzaffar) organized a force.[4]
| Halim Bahini | |
|---|---|
| হালিম বাহিনী | |
| Founder | Abdul Halim Chowdhury |
| Leaders |
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| Dates of operation | 1971 |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Notable attacks |
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| Opponents |  Pakistan Army |
| Battles and wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Formation
editWhen Pakistan began occupying Manikganj, a retired officer Capt Abdul Halim Chowdhury went to a rural area and began organizing a force comprising of students and youths. The militia began with only 36 303 rifles. Later on, The group became significantly larger. The militia became known as the Halim Bahini. He established a training camp near the Padma River in Harirampur. In July 1971, they developed a strong defensive position to resist the Pakistani forces.[3][4]
Military engagements
editHalim Bahini conducted several operations in Munshiganj, Dhaka, Manikganj. In August 1971, they raided many examination centres to reduce the authority of the Pakistani Government. In September 1971, Halim Bahini was divided into 4 military companies. The commanders of the companies were Harun Ur Rashid, Abdul Hakim, Abul Bashir, Sukkur Chowdhury. Many operations were conducted in Manikganj. On 13 October 1971, The Halim Bahini captured a Pakistani military camp in Harirampur Office Center. Later on, the Halim Bahini fought Pakistani forces in Sutalakkhi village, Narchikura village, Gulaidanaga, Manikganj. and ambushed Paturia Police Station, the group also raided Bayonlipur and Sewta Bridge.[3][4]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ Anam, Mahfuz (2024-03-29). "The war that we need to know so much more about". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ a b c ডেস্ক, প্রথম আলো (2021-12-02). "হালিম বাহিনী" [Halim Bahini]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ a b c Hossain, Major General Md Sarwar (2019-03-26). "The irregular forces of Bangladesh Liberation War". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-07-24.