Chand Mia

Chand Mia (died October 29, 1977) was a freedom fighter of the Liberation war of Bangladesh and awarded Bir Protik, the fourth highest award for gallantry, for his role in the freedom movement of Bangladesh.
Early life and education
Chand Mia was born in Gazaria Upazila of Munshiganj District of Bangladesh. His father name is Fajar Ali Bepari, Mother name Haseban Bibi and wife Kachmeri Begum. He has five sons. Chand Mia joined in 2nd East Bengal Regiment of Pakistan Army as Senior JCO (Shubedar).
Liberation war
In March 1971, Chand Mia lead a revolt with other Bengali Sepoi of the regiment. Under his leadership people captured the armoury as well as Gazipur Ordinance Factory and collected huge amount of ammunitions. He was an active Mukti joddha of Sector No. 3 and took part various operations at Fatikchari, Nazirhat, Hath hajari, Manikchari village areas. On December 2, 1971, at Akhaura locality, Mukti Bahini headed by Lieutenant Badi-uj-jaman, were fighting with Pakistan Army. After the unfortunate death of Lieutenant Badi, Chand Mia took charge over the team and succeed the attack operation. On July 29, 1971, he also ambushed in army camp in Paruldia Bazar and kill three associates of the Pakistani army.
Aftermath
After independence Chand Mia was posted in Bagura Army Barrack as Mejor Subedar of 22nd East Bengal Regiment of Bangladesh Army. On October 29, 1977, a mutiny was formed in the barrack. Thereafter he became traceless.
Awards
On 15 December 1973, Subedar Chand Mia was awarded the fourth highest Gallantry award of Bangladesh, Bir Protik. His name had been recorded in the 1973's official gazette, Sl. no. 60.
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