Md. Nazim Uddin

Md. Nazim Uddin was a Bangladeshi freedom fighter. He was awarded Bir Protik for his contribution to the Liberation War of Bangladesh.[1]

Md. Nazim Uddin
Bornc. 1935
Died2 May 2019 (aged 84)
NationalityBangladeshi

Biography

Nazim Uddin's father's name was Arab Ali and his mother's name Misri Begum. He was in East Pakistan Rifles in 1971.[2] After the declaration of independence of Bangladesh he decided to take part in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. He was appointed in Sholoshahar, Chittagong at that time.[2]

Nazim Uddin and other freedom fighters joined with other freedom fighters of East Bengal Regiment in Brahmanbaria in April. They were in Ashuganj Upazila to protect the place from Pakistanis. He also attacked Dharampasha Thana of Sunamganj in guerrilla style along with other freedom fighters in May and got success.[2] Later, he crossed the boarder and went to India. He trained new freedom fighters in India.

In November Nazim Uddin and other freedom fighters went to Golapganj, Sylhet from India. They destroyed the defence of Pakistanis in Komolpur, Golapganj. After independence he was awarded Bir Protik from Bangladesh Government for his contribution to the Liberation War of Bangladesh.

Nazim Uddin was married to Shamima Aktar. They had two daughters.[2]

Nazim Uddin died on 2 May 2019 at the age of 84.[3]

References
  1. "Bir Protik". Bangladesh Army (in Bengali). Retrieved 14 November 2019.
  2. তোমাদের এ ঋণ শোধ হবে না. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 13 August 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
  3. বীর প্রতীক নাজিম উদ্দিন আর নেই. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 4 May 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
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