Shahidul Islam (Lalu)
Shahidul Islam | |
|---|---|
| Native name | শহীদুল ইসলাম |
| Birth name | Shahidul Islam |
| Born | Gopalpur, Bangladesh |
| Allegiance |  Mukti Bahini |
| Service | Kader Bahini |
| Battles / wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
| Awards |  Bir Protik |
Shahidul Islam (Lalu) (died May 25, 2009)[1] was the youngest person to receive Bir Protik gallantry award. He was only 10 when he took part in the Bangladesh Liberation War.[2]
Bangladesh Liberation War
Shahidul went to Anwar Hossain Pahari and his group who were getting ready in the field of Keramjani Jawal School to obstruct the Pakistani Army.[citation needed] He was told he was too young, but was allowed to join upon persistent insistence upon his part. He joined Kader Bahini and Lalu went to India for training.[3] He took part in many guerrilla operations liberating Gopalpur Thana. His role included combat and gathering information in disguise. After the liberation of Bangladesh, on 24 January Lalu along with the Kader Bahini submitted their weapons to the then President of Bangladesh. He also welcomed General Jagjit Singh Aurora, the head of the Mitro Bahini along with Kader Siddique in Tangail.[citation needed]
Death
He died on 25 May 2009 at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.[4]
References
- ^ "Youngest Bir Pratik Shahidul Islam Lalu died". News Bangla. June 2, 2009. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved March 8, 2010.
- ^ "Freedom fighters' age now below 13". The Daily Star. 2015-12-21. Retrieved 2016-10-15.
- ^ "Kaderia Bahini and some battles of the Liberation War". The Financial Express. 16 December 2022.
- ^ "Youngest Bir Pratik Shahidul passes away". The Daily Star. Retrieved 26 June 2015.