Mohammad Delwar Hossain
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Mohammad Delwar Hossain (1 April 1945 - 23 September 1981) was a lieutenant colonel in the Bangladesh Army who had served as a sub-sector commander in sector 6 during the Bangladesh Liberation War.[1] He was subsequently executed for his alleged involvement in the assassination of president Ziaur Rahman in 1981.[2][3]
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Mohammad Delwar Hossain | |
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Born | 1 April 1945 Bakerganj, Bengal Province, British India (Now, Barisal Division, Bangladesh) |
Died | 23 September 1981 (Aged 36) Jessore Central Jail, Bangladesh |
Allegiance | Pakistan (Before 1971) Bangladesh |
Service/ | Pakistan Army Bangladesh Army |
Years of service | 1967-1981 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Ordnance Corps |
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Known for | Assassination of Ziaur Rahman |
Battles/wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Awards | Bir Protik |
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