Gafur Bahini

Militia during the Bangladesh Liberation War

Gafur Bahini

গফুর বাহিনী
Founders|

* Abdul Gafur
* Mohiuddin Manik
* Benilal Das Gupta

Dates of operation| 1971
Merged into| Force of Captain Shahjahan
Country| Bangladesh
Active regions| Barisal, Bangladesh
Allies|  Mukti Bahini

* Mujib Bahini

Opponents|  Pakistan Army
Battles and wars| Bangladesh Liberation War

Gafur Bahini[a][1] was a militia that was formed in the beginning of the Bangladesh Liberation War. Abdul Gafur, Mohiuddin Manik and Benilal Das Gupta took an initiative to create a force, that would fight Pakistani troops in Barisal, It later on merged with the force of Captain Shahjahan.[2][1]

## Formation

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Initially, this force was intended to resist Pakistani occupation in southern Barisal. Later on, the militia became known as the Gafur Bahini. The group's weapons and ammunition support was given by Abul Hasnat Abdullah, and help from commanders of the Kodaldoa Camp which was situated in Agailjhara, Barisal.[2]

## Military engagements

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Gafur Bahini conducted successful guerilla operations in Banaripara, Jhalakathi, Pirojpur, Swarupkathi and other various areas in Barisal. Gafur Bahini had coordination with the Mujib Bahini, and conducted several operations with the Mujib Bahini.[1][2]

## Merging

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According to The Daily Star, when Captain Shahjahan established his sub-sector in southwestern area of Bangladesh, the Gafur Bahini merged with his force. After the war, Abdul Gafur and Mohiuddin Manik were awarded with Bir Protik for their contribution.[2]

## See also

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* List of sectors in the Bangladesh Liberation War
* Akbar Bahini
* Latif Bahini
* Baten Bahini
* Mukti Bahini
* Kader Bahini
* Hemayet Bahini
* Abul Hossain Bahini

## References

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1. ^ a b c ডেস্ক, প্রথম আলো (2021-12-02). গফুর বাহিনী [Gafur Bahini]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-07-14.
2. ^ a b c d Hossain, Major General Md Sarwar (2019-03-26). "The irregular forces of Bangladesh Liberation War". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-07-14.

## Notes

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1. ^ Bengali: গফুর বাহিনী, romanized: Gaphura bāhinī

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