Latif Bahini (Also known as Mirza Abdul Latif Bahini) was a militia during the

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. Abdul Latif Mirza was a member in the

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. He planned to build a force in Vodroghat village under Kamarkhand Police Station in

Sirajganj District Sirajganj District () is a district in North Bengal, Bangladesh, it is located in Rajshahi Division. It is the 25th largest district by area and 9th largest district by population in Bangladesh. It is known as the gateway to North Bengal. Its a ...

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Formation

Initially, Abdul Latif Mirza organised a team filled with youths, and named it 'Polashdanga Youth Camp'. The force had only 7 rifles and 15 fighters. Later on, the group became significantly larger, with around 8,000 to 10,000 fighters in the militia. It later became known as the ''Latif Bahini''. In addition to the branch of military training, the force later had political, intelligence and

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branches.

Military engagements

''Latif Bahini'' fought Pakistani troops and Razakar militias in various districts in North Bengal including Natore, Bogra, Rajshahi, Pabna and Sirajganj and attacked various Pakistani military camps and Razakar positions, This force fought in notable battles like, The Battle of Kashinathpur Bhab Bagan, The Battle of Ghatna, The Battle of Ullapar. One notable raid was on Tarash Police Station in Sirajganj. Numerous Pakistani troops and Razakars were killed in the raid, a Pakistani officer was captured and 13 troops were also captured, No casualty was reported on the Bengali side. On 11 December 1971, 630 fighters fought with Pakistani troops and on 13 December 1971, Tarash was liberated, 150 Pakistani troops were killed in the battle and 9 surrendered, including an officer and 2 members of the Latif Bahini were wounded in the result of the battle. Later on December 13, the national flag was hoisted in Tarash Upazila.

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Military engagements

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