Liaquat Ali Khan (officer)
Bir Uttom Recipient
Liaquat Ali Khan (Bengali: লিয়াকত আলী খান) is a freedom fighter of the Bangladesh Liberation War. The Bangladesh government awarded him the title of Bir Uttom for his bravery in the independence war.
Birth and education
Liaquat Ali Khan was born in Amlapara, Sarai Road, Bagerhat Municipality, Bagerhat District. His father's name was Atahar Ali Khan and his mother's name was Aziza Khatun. His wife's name is Nazma Anwar Begum. They have one daughter and one son.
Career
In 1971, Liaquat Ali Khan was working in Pakistan (then West Pakistan). When the war of liberation started, he came to Bangladesh at the end of May saying that his father was ill. A few days later, he went to India and joined the war of liberation. Shortly afterwards he was promoted to the rank of Adjutant of the 1st East Bengal Regiment of the regular forces.
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