Manik Chowdhury (20 December 1933 – 10 January 1991)[1] was a Bangladeshi politician and veteran of the Bangladesh Liberation War. He received the Independence Award in 2015 for his contributions during the conflict.[2]
Manik Chowdhury | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 December 1933 |
| Died | 10 January 1991 (aged 57) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Citizenship | Bangladesh |
| Known for | Freedom fighter, politician |
| Awards | Independence Day Award (2015) |
Early life
editChowdhury was born on 20 December 1933 in Bahubal Upazila, Habiganj District, Assam, British India.[1][3]
Career
editChowdhury played a role in the Bangladesh Liberation War in the greater Sylhet region and helped organize the Mukti Bahini.[4] He led the looting of Habiganj government arsenal and in early April took direct part in the Sherpur-Sadipur battle.[5] He was awarded the title of "Commandant" despite being a civilian.[6]
Chowdhury was elected Member of the National Assembly from Habiganj in the 1970 general election. He was also elected Member of Parliament by the Awami League in 1973 and was also the Governor of Habiganj Sub-Division.[7] He was the Agriculture Secretary of the Central Executive Parliament of the Awami League. After the assassination of President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Chowdhury was arrested for protesting and imprisoned for four years.[4][8]
Death and legacy
editWhen Chowdhury fell ill, due to lack of necessary funds for proper treatment he was not allotted a seat in any ward of PG Hospital.[1] He died on 10 January 1991.[4]
His daughter, advocate Amatul Kibria Keya Chowdhury represented Habiganj district as a Member of Parliament.[9]
Awards
editChowdhury was received the "Bangabandhu Krishi Padak" from Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1974 for the "Shyamal" project.[7]
Chowdhury was Posthumously awarded the Independence Award in 2015 in recognition for his contribution to the Bangladesh Liberation war.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c Keya Chowdhury (9 January 2016). আমার বাবা কমান্ড্যান্ট মানিক চৌধুরী [My Father is Commandant Manik Chowdhury]. Bangladesh Pratidin (Editorial) (in Bengali). Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ "Swadhinata Padak goes to 8 persons". The Daily Star. 5 March 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "Famous Personalities". Bahubal Upazila (in Bengali).
- ^ a b c স্বাধীনতা পদক পেলেন সাতজন. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 25 March 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ মানিক চৌধুরী একমাত্র সিভিলিয়ান কমান্ড্যান্ট মুক্তিযোদ্ধা. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 10 January 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ Chaudhry Mumtaz Ahmad (23 January 2018). ঘরের মানুষই দলের শক্তি. Manab Zamin.
- ^ a b কমান্ড্যান্ট মানিক চৌধুরী ২৪তম মৃত্যু বার্ষিকী শনিবার. Unitednews24.com online (in Bengali). 9 January 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ Chowdhury, RAM Obaidul Muktadir. "Abominable August killings and subsequent resistance". The Asian Age. Bangladesh. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ Chandan, Md Shahnawaz Khan; Basher, Naziba (12 June 2015). "A promising new era". Star Weekend.
- ^ "Eight including Shah AMS Kibria, Razzak chosen for Independence Award". bdnews24.com. 4 March 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2020.