Kader Bahini
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Kader Bahini (Force of Kader) was an independent militia created during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, the other being Mukti Bahini.[1] It was named after its leader, Kader Siddique.[2]
Kader Bahini | |
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কাদের বাহিনী | |
Also known as | Force of Kader |
Founder | Abdul Kader Siddique |
Dates of operation | 1971-1972 |
Active regions | Bangladesh |
Status | Dissolved |
Size | 17,000-50,000 |
Allies | Mukti Bahini India |
Opponents | Pakistan Army |
Battles and wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
The militia operated against the Pakistan Army in Tangail.[3] It comprised an estimated 50,000 civilians. Siddique was wounded at the Makrar battle near Balla village. Kader Bahini is notable for the capture of a Pakistani ship with large quantities of arms and ammunition at Bhuapur. They also captured several armored cars along with bulletproof carriers.
The Kader Bahini fought 253 battles against the Pakistan Armed Forces and collaborators. Kader Bahini killed more than 3,000 Pakistani troops and collaborators, and took more than 10,000 Pakistani troops and Razakar militias as POWs in the entirety of the Bangladesh Liberation War.[2]