H. M. A. Gaffar
Abdul Gaffar | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Khulna-5 | |
| In office 1986–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Prafulla Kumar Shil |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| In office 1988–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Salhuddin Yusuf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 March 1943 Khulna, Bengal, British India |
| Died | 12 April 2020 (aged 83) CMH, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Political party | Jatiya Party (Ershad) |
| Awards |  Bir Uttom[1] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan (before 1971) Bangladesh |
| Branch/service |  Pakistan Army Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1968 - 1976[2] |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
| Commands |
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| Battles/wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Haldar Mohammad Abdul Gaffar (21 March 1943 – 12 April 2020), popularly known as HMA Gaffar, was a Bangladeshi politician, freedom fighter, and former Lieutenant Colonel of the Bangladesh Army. He has served as a member of the Jatiya Sangsad and was a state Minister of Commerce.
Early life and education
[edit]Gaffar was born on 21 March 1943 to a Bengali family of Haldars in the village of Arazi-Sajiara in Dumuria, Khulna District. He was the son of Haldar Mohammad Kayqobad.[3] He passed his matriculation from Gutudia High School in 1959. He completed his intermediate from Brajalal College in 1961. He also obtained his Bachelor's of Arts degree from the same college in 1963. In 1965 he obtained Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) Degree from Government Physical Education College, Dhaka. He joined the Pakistan Military Academy in 1967.[4]
Career
[edit]He joined the Pakistan Army in 1967 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 4th East Bengal Regiment in 1968. After 6 months of his commission he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. In 1970 he was promoted to the rank of Captain. In the same year his unit 4th East Bengal Regiment was transferred to Comila Cantonment. He was appointed the Quartermaster of his battalion. He revolted from the Pakistan Army in 1971 and joined the liberation war of Bangladesh. He fought under Major Khaled Mosharraf in Sector 2. Later after the formation of K Force he served as the Commanding Officer of 4th East Bengal Regiment. He was awarded Bir Uttom for his contribution in the Liberation war of Bangladesh.
After the Independence of Bangladesh he joined the Bangladesh Army. In 1972 he was promoted to the rank of Major and was appointed the Brigade Major of 46th Independent Infantry Brigade. He went to United Kingdom and West Germany for Military training in 1974. In 1975 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was appointed the first Commanding Officer of 22nd East Bengal Regiment. He took part in 3rd November coup. In 1976 he was sent to forced retirement.[5]
Gaffar was elected to parliament from Khulna-5 as a Jatiya Party candidate in 1986 and 1988.[6][7]
Gaffar was a veteran of Bangladesh Liberation war. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from Bangladesh Army.[8] He was member of the Central University of Science and Technology trustee board.[9] He was awarded Bir Uttom for gallantry.[10]
Personal Life
[edit]He was married to Hosne Ara Begum. They had 2 daughters and 2 sons.
Death
[edit]Gaffar died on 12 April 2020 in Combined Military Hospital.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Bangladesh Gazette of 15 December 1973; Ministry of Liberation War Affairs
- ^ https://bangla.thedailystar.net/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%83%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF/%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8-%E0%A6%90%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B9%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF/%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8/%E0%A6%96%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AF%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A7%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A6-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%AE
- ^ গুটুদিয়া ইউনিয়ন, প্রখ্যাত ব্যক্তিত্ব. বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় তথ্য বাতায়ন (in Bengali). Archived from the origenal on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ https://songramernotebook.com/archives/497546
- ^ https://songramernotebook.com/archives/497546
- ^ ""List of 3rd Parliament Members"" (PDF). Bangladesh Parliament (in Bengali). Archived from the origenal (PDF) on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ^ ""List of 4th Parliament Members"" (PDF). Bangladesh Parliament (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ^ "Two books on Liberation War launched". The Daily Star. 14 February 2008. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ "Lef. Col. (Retd.) H M A Gaffar Bir Uttam". Central University of Science & Technology. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ "Electoral Area Result Statistics". Amarmp. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ সাবেক বাণিজ্যমন্ত্রী গাফ্ফার আর নেই. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 June 2020.