Muhammad Ainuddin

Muhammad Ainuddin was a Major General of the Bangladesh Army and a veteran of the Bangladesh Liberation War.^[1][2] He commanded the 9th East Bengal Regiment during the Bangladesh Liberation War.^[3]

Early life

Ainuddin was born on 12 February 1945 in Lakshmipur, Kuliarchar Upazila, Kishoreganj District.^[4][5]

Career

Aniuddin was serving in the 4th East Bengal Regiment of the Pakistan Army based in Comilla Cantonment in 1971.^[6][7] After the launch of Operation Searchlight, he escaped and joined the Mukti Bahini in Brahmanbaria District.^[5]

Ainuddin played a significant role during the Bangladesh Liberation War, particularly in the operations at Koshba Puran Bazar as part of the broader campaign to liberate the Belonia Bulge of the K Force.^[8][9] On 22 October 1971, Sector Commander Lieutenant-colonel Khaled Mosharraf was severely wounded while overseeing an attack led by Captain Ainuddin and the 9th East Bengal Regiment on Pakistani positions.^[9] This engagement was a precursor to the subsequent large-scale offensive involving multiple regiments and coordinated efforts between the Mukti Bahini and Indian forces.^[9] Ainuddin’s leadership during the operation contributed to the strategic momentum that culminated in the decisive victories at Parshuram and Belonia, which marked a turning point in the eastern theatre of the Bangladesh Liberation War.^[9] He was awarded Bir Potik, the third-highest military gallantry award, for his contribution to the war.^[10]

Ainuddin served as one of the defense counsels in the secret military tribunal that followed the assassination of Ziaur Rahman, President of Bangladesh, and the subsequent killing of General Muhammed Abul Manzur.^[10] He was the martial law administrator of sub-zone 5 which included Dinajpur District and Rangpur District.^[11]

In 1996, Ainuddin retired as a major general from Bangladesh Army.^[5] After retirement, he taught at North South University.^[4]

Personal life

Ainuddin was married to Nazma Akhter Chowdhury.^[5] They had three daughters and one son.^[5]

Death

Aiunddin died on 2 August 2022 at the Combined Military Hospital, Dhaka at the age of 77.^[5][12] His funeral was held at the Mohakhali DOHS Jame Mosque.^[5]