Shamsul Alam (Bir Uttam)
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Shamsul Alam (18 August 1947 – 8 December 2022) was a veteran of Bangladesh Liberation war. For his bravery during Operation Kilo Flight the Government of Bangladesh awarded him the title of Bir Uttom. He was awarded the Independence Day Award in 2017.[1]
Quick Facts Group Captain(Retd), Native name ...
Group Captain(Retd) Shamsul Alam | |
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Native name | শামসুল আলম |
Born | (1947-08-18)18 August 1947 Baufal, Patuakhali, East Bengal (now Barisal, Bangladesh) |
Died | 8 December 2022(2022-12-08) (aged 75) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Allegiance | Bangladesh Pakistan (Before 1971) |
Service/ | Bangladesh Air Force Pakistan Air Force |
Years of service | 1966-1981 |
Rank | Group Captain |
Unit | No. 5 Squadron |
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Battles/wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Awards | Bir Uttom |
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