Munshi Abdur Rouf
Lance Nayek | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Sector - I |
| Battles/wars | Bangladesh Liberation War † |
| Awards |  Bir Sreshtho |
Munshi Abdur Rouf
He was awarded Bir Sreshtho, which is the highest recognition of bravery in Bangladesh.[3]
Early life
Munshi Abdur Rouf was born on 8 May 1943 at Salamatpur village (renamed Rouf Nagar) after 6 months. In 25 March 1971 he was in 11 Wing of EPR (at present 11BGB situated in Naikhongchari, Bandarban) Chattogram.
Death
The East Bengal Regiment wanted to restrict the Pakistani Army from using the Rangamati-Mahalchari waterway. Thus, they camped at both of the Chengi Lakes at Burighat.[7] Rouf was serving as a soldier in this company. To prevent the Pakistani Army from using the Rangamati-Mahalchari waterway, the Regiment[8] constructed a camp at both sides.
On 8 April 1971, the Pakistani Army attacked the Mukti Bahinis defensive position with 7 speed boats and 2 launches.[9] Their mission was to drive the Mukti Bahini away from the waterway of Rangamati and Mohalchari. Pakistani forces managed to disorient Mukti Bahini by coming closer to them and firing heavily. In the meantime Pakistanis surrounded the freedom fighters and managed to isolate nearly 100 of them. Rouf realised the threat to the entire company. So, he crawled forward to his trench and continuously fired towards the enemies with his automatic machine gun. As a result, the Pakistanis dragged their launches back to a safer place and resumed firing from there. Suddenly a mortar hit Rouf directly and he was immediately killed. Rouf's valiant effort helped his company to survive as his act saved nearly 150 soldiers of the Mukti Bahini on that day.
Legacy
Bangladesh Rifles College was renamed
Sylhet after him.[14]
A college in Faridpur was named after him, which was nationalised by the Government.[4]
Gallery
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Shahid Lance Naik Munshi Abdur Rouf Bir Shreshtho Mausoleum at Burighat, Naniarchar, Rangamati-View from North -
Shahid Lance Naik Munshi Abdur Rouf Bir Shreshtho Mausoleum at Burighat, Naniarchar, Rangamati-View of island from North
References
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- ^ "Bank Protective Work along the Graveyard of Bir Sharsta Munshi Abdur Rouf in Kaptai Lake of Upazila Naniarhcar dist: Rangamati Hill District form Km. 0.00 to 0.070 Km = 70m in Connection". dgmarket.com. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ "War heroes honoured". The Daily Star. UNB. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Birshreshtha Rouf's mother expresses gratitude to govt". newstoday.com.bd. Editor on behalf of Newscorp Publications Limited. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ "Bir Sreshtha Rouf's mother laid to rest". New Age. BSS. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ Alam, Rafiul. "Unforgettable Heroes of Bangladesh". Bangladesh Awami League. Archived from the original on 19 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ "Bir Sreshthos of Liberation War of Bangladesh". amader-kotha.com. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ "Today is the 41 th anniversary of Bir Munshi Abdur Rouf". Amar Desh. Archived from the original on 19 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ Ahmed, Mostak. "MOSTAK AHMED March 27, 2012 Famous people in Bangladesh history (Part – I)". Bangladesh Travel Assistance. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ Mia, Sajeeb. "Heading to 'Baisabi'". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 19 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ "Birshrestha Munshi Abdur Rouf Public College". Birshrestha Munshi Abdur Rouf Public College. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ Chakma, Shantimoy. "MA Rouf Square in Rangamati". The Daily Star. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ "Bir Shresto Munshi Abdur Rouf High School". Somogro Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 25 November 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ "Cricket". National Sports Council. Retrieved 19 June 2015.