Amin Ahmed Chowdhury

Amin Ahmed Chowdhury was a Bangladeshi army officer and diplomat.

Major General Amin Ahmed Chowdhury Bir Bikram, psc, Al Numan
The cover of '১৯৭১ ও আমার সামরিক জীবন', the person in the cover is Amin Ahmed Chowdhury
Native name	আমীন আহম্মদ চৌধুরী
Born	February 14, 1946 Feni, Bangladesh
Died	April 20, 2013 (aged 67) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Place of burial	Banani Army Graveyard
Allegiance	Bangladesh (1971-1994)  Pakistan (1964-1971)
Service/branch	Bangladesh Army  Pakistan Army
Rank	Major General
Battles/wars	Bangladesh Liberation War
Awards	Bir Bikrom Al Numan First Class (Oman) Bangladesh Muktijodha Samanona
Other work	Security Analyst Ambassador of Bangladesh to Oman

Early life

Amin Ahmed Chowdhury was born in South Anandpur village of Fulghazi in Feni. He joined Pakistan Army in 1964 and was commissioned in 1966. When the Liberation War of Bangladesh started he join Bangladesh Army in 1971 and took part the war under Z Force and was seriously injured in the combat. After the Pakistan Army surrendered, He was honored as Bir Bikrom. The Valiant Hero which is the third highest gallantry award in Bangladesh.[1]

After military retirement

Amin held various coveted posts in the government. He was appointed as Managing Director of Trust for the Welfare of Freedom Fighter, Chairman of Bangladesh Tea Board, Chairman of Retired Armed Forces Officers Welfare Organization (RAOWA), etc. Amin also played as pivotal and pioneering role in raising local fund from Bangladeshi expatriates from all walks of life, arranging grants and loans from the Government of Bangladesh and obtaining approvals from Governments of Oman. During his tenure as Ambassador of Bangladesh to Oman he established Bangladesh School Muscat for the Bangladeshi community children's who are residing in Oman. He also contributed in strengthening the brotherly ties between Oman and Bangladesh along with his contribution for the welfare of expatriate Bangladeshis was well acclaimed by the Government of Oman. Government of Oman conferred him with the title 'Al Numan', a prestigious civil order by the Government of Oman. Amin was also acclaimed as security analyst and columnist of leading local and international skills in talk shows of different TV channels on contemporary issues.[2][1]

Death

Amin reported chest pain when was writing a column. He was rushed to the hospital and where the doctors pronounced him dead. Prime Minister and President paid homage to him and was buried with full military guard of honour in Banani Graveyard on 20 April 2013.[1]

Personal life

Amin Ahmed Chowdhury had an older brother, Amir Ahmed Chowdhury, who became a prominent academic and cultural figure in Mymensingh, Bangaldesh[3] During the War of Liberation, Amir was captured by the Pakistani Army, confined and tortured, but escaped.[3] The Pakistani army raided their home in Feni, and killed their octogenarian grandfather and six other family members.[3]

References

1. "PM condoles Amin Ahmed Chowdhury`s death". Risingbd.com. 20 April 2013. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
2. ১৯৭১ ও আমার সামরিক জীবন - আমীন আহম্মেদ চৌধুরী. মুক্তিযুদ্ধ ই-আর্কাইভ (in Bengali). 26 April 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
3. Mofidul Hoque (war crimes researcher and trustee of the Liberation War Museum): "Amir Ahmed Chowdhury: An unsung hero," 4 January 2021, Daily Star (Bangladesh), retrieved 4 January 2021