Abul Fazal Ziaur Rahman
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Born2 February 1926
Died23 May 1971 (aged 45)
Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Allegiance
Bangladesh
Pakistan (before 1971)
Bangladesh
Pakistan (before 1971)Branch
Bangladesh Army
Pakistan Army
Bangladesh Army
Pakistan ArmyAbul Fazal Ziaur Rahman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 February 1926 |
| Died | 23 May 1971 (aged 45) Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh Pakistan (before 1971) |
| Branch | Bangladesh Army Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1949 - 1971 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Army Medical Corps |
| Known for | Martyred Intellectual |
| Battles / wars | |
| Alma mater | Dhaka Medical College |
Abul Fazal Ziaur Rahman was a physician and army officer who was killed in the Bangladesh Liberation war. He is considered a martyr in Bangladesh.
Rahman was born in Noagon, Araihazar, Narayanganj on February 2, 1926. He graduated from Kathghar High School in Sandwip in 1944 and from Chittagong College in 1946. He Graduated from Dhaka Medical College after completing his MBBS degree.[1]