Baten Bahini

Baten Bahini was an armed guerrilla force formed in Tangail district in support of independence during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.[2] It was named after its leader, Khandaker Abdul Baten.[3][4] Throughout the war, it conducted a number of successful guerrilla campaigns in Tangail, Manikganj, Pabna, Gazipur, Sirajganj and some parts of Dhaka district.[1] They were operated under 21 companies, 63 platoons and 100 sections.[1] Abdul Baten led a number of guerrilla attacks.

Baten Bahini
Participant in Bangladesh Liberation War
Active1971
LeadersKhandaker Abdul Baten, Mir Shamshul Alam Sahjada and A K M Azad Shahzahan
HeadquartersTangail
Area of operationsTangail, Manikganj, Pabna, Gazipur, Sirajganj and some parts of Dhaka district
Sizeabout 3,500 fighters and 2,000 volunteer[1]
Part ofMukti Bahini
AlliesIndia
Opponent(s)Pakistan Army

See also

References
  1. "টাঙ্গাইলের বাতেন বাহিনী". Kalerkantho (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  2. "Tribute paid as ex-MP Baten laid to rest". The Daily Star. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  3. "Tangail Zilla'r Bir Muktijoddha". Tangail Zilla’r Bir Muktijoddha | theindependentbd.com. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  4. "সাবেক সাংসদ আব্দুল বাতেনের ইন্তেকাল". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 January 2019.


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