Hamidur Rahman [SEP] conflict
Hamidur Rahman
Hamidur Rahman (2 February 195328 October 1971) was a sepoy in Bangladesh Army during the Bangladesh Liberation War. Rahman was killed on 28 October 1971 at Dhalai, Sylhet during an attempt to capture the Pakistani Army's position. The advancing Mukti Bahini column finally captured the Dhalai Border Outpost due in large part to his efforts. He was posthumously awarded the Bir Sreshtho, the highest recognition of bravery in Bangladesh.
Background.
Rahman was born on 2 February 1953 in Khardo Khalishpur village (Renamed Hamid Nagar
on 11 December 2007 he was buried again at "Buddhijibi Koborsthan" (Cemetery), Dhaka.
Rahman was posthumously awarded the Bir Sreshtho, Bangladesh's highest award for valor, for his actions.
Legacy.
Bir Shreshtha Hamidur Rahman Stadium in Jhenaidah district is named after him. A ferry was named after him. A library and museum was built in his memory and the village he was born in, Khordo Khalishpur has been renamed Hamid Nagar. Hamidur Rahman Degree College was named in his honour.