Ayez Uddin Ahmed
Ayez Uddin Ahmed | |
|---|---|
| Died | 21 October 2019 |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan (Before 1971) Bangladesh |
| Service |  Bangladesh Rifles |
| Years of service | 1951 - 1984 |
| Rank |  Naib Subedar |
| Unit | Sector - I 4th Rifles Battalion |
| Battles / wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
| Awards |  Bir Protik |
Ayez Uddin Ahmed was a Bangladeshi freedom fighter. He was awarded Bir Protik for his contribution to the Liberation War of Bangladesh.
Career
[edit]Ahmed joined East Pakistan Rifles in 1951.[1] In 1971 he was appointed in Halisahar, Chittagong. After the declaration of independence of Bangladesh he decided to take part in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. He countered the attack from Pakistani battleship with 3 inch mortar on 26 March 1971.[2]
After the fall of Karerhat, freedom fighters changed their place from south part of Shuvopur Bridge to north part of Shuvopur Bridge. Then they decided to attack again. He was injured in a battle against Pakistanis in Shuvopur on 12 May 1971.[2]
Ahmed went to India after his injury for medical treatment. He joined battlefield in September. Then he took part in the battle of Utma BOP and other places.[2]
Achievements and honours
[edit]Ahmed was awarded Bir Protik for his contribution to the Liberation War of Bangladesh.[3] He retired from his job in 1984.[1]
Death
[edit]Ahmed died on 21 October 2019.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b ভাড়া বাসায় নয় শেষ জীবনে নিজ বাড়িতে মরতে চাই-বীর প্রতীক আয়েজউদ্দিন আহমেদ. Dainik Agomoni (in Bengali). 25 March 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ a b c তোমাদের এ ঋণ শোধ হবে না. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 24 June 2011. Archived from the original on 7 November 2019. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ খেতাবপ্রাপ্ত মুক্তিযোদ্ধা. Border Guard Bangladesh (in Bengali). Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ নক্ষত্র ঝরে পড়ার বছর. Samakal (in Bengali). 1 January 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2020.