Magfar Ahmed Chowdhury

Magfar Ahmed Chowdhury (Azad) (Bengali: মাগফার আহমেদ চৌধুরী (আজাদ)) was a freedom fighter during the Liberation war of Bangladesh. He was caught by Pakistan Army on August 29, 1971 and martyred.[1]

Early life and education

Azad studied in a university in West Pakistan for a period of time. He returned to East Pakistan and completed Masters from the Department of International Relations in University of Dhaka.[2]

Participation in Liberation war

Azad was a member of the famous urban guerrilla group Crack Platoon and participated in several operations with other guerrilla fighters in Crack Platoon. Siddhirchor Power Plant Attack was one of the important attack by Azad.[3] In an operation, this guerrilla group executed explosions on InterContinental Dhaka. After this incident, Azad was captured by Pakistan Army.[4]

Apprehension and death

Pakistan Army raided Azad's house in Dilu Road on August 29, 1971 at midnight. He was arrested and taken to Martial law Court which was, in reality, the MP Hostel at Airport Road. Azad was brutally tortured and killed there.[5]

Retrospect

Novelist Anisul Hoque has written a novel titled Maa in which Azad is the leading character.

References

1. A reminiscence by Jahanara Imam published in "১৯৭১, ভয়াবহ অভিজ্ঞতা", by Rashid Haider, published by জাতীয় সাহিত্য প্রকাশনী, 2nd edition, 1989 p. 161.
2. Diya, Sabhanaz Rashid (September 2006). "Maa". Rising Stars. The Daily Star.
3. "A Story of a Real Avenger". Benzir Ahammed Shawon's Blog.
4. Rashid, Harun Ur (17 December 2004). "Gallant Urban Guerrillas of 1971". Star Weekend Magazine. The Daily Star.
5. A reminiscence by Abul Barak Alvi published in "১৯৭১, ভয়াবহ অভিজ্ঞতা", by Rashid Haider, published by জাতীয় সাহিত্য প্রকাশনী, 2nd edition, 1989 p. 164.