Faujdarhat Cadet College Honored with Independence Award

In recognition of its outstanding contribution to the Great Liberation War, Faujdarhat Cadet College is receiving the country’s highest civilian honor, the Independence Award. Through this, the courageous, steadfast, and remarkable role of the students of the country’s first cadet college during the Liberation War is receiving formal state recognition.

The heroic participation of around fifty students of Faujdarhat Cadet College in the Great Liberation War—along with their sacrifices and bravery—is not only a matter of pride for the college but also a glorious golden chapter in the history of the entire nation.

On the tragic night of March 25, 1971, when the Bengali nation faced a painful and critical moment, the cadets of Faujdarhat courageously stood up against the Pakistani occupation forces. During the nine months of war, their brave struggle inspired the entire nation. In this fight to free the country from enemy forces, eight cadets sacrificed their lives.

Those who embraced martyrdom include:

Major M. A. Khalek (1st batch), Captain A. K. M. Nurul Absar (2nd batch), Mosharraf Hossain (3rd batch), Lt. Mohammad Anwar Hossain, Bir Uttom (7th batch), Md. Badiul Alam, Bir Bikrom (7th batch), Captain Shamsul Huda (7th batch), Mufti Mohammad Kased (7th batch), and 2nd Lt. Rafique A. Sarkar (10th batch). Their ultimate sacrifice is remembered with deep respect by the people of the country.

For their heroic contributions to the Liberation War, Lt. Mohammad Anwar Hossain (7th batch) received the Bir Uttom gallantry award.

The Bir Bikrom award was given to Md. Badiul Alam (7th batch), Lt. Gen. Abu Saleh Mohammad Nasim (5th batch), Kamrul Haque Swapan (7th batch), and Major General Imam Uz Zaman (10th batch).

In addition, the Bir Protik award was received by Colonel Abu Taher Salah Uddin (4th batch), Major Rawshan Yazdani Bhuiyan (6th batch), Major General Sayeed Ahmed (8th batch), Major General Syed Muhammad Ibrahim (9th batch), Lt. Colonel Kazi Sajjad Ali Zahir (10th batch), and Captain Md. Humayun Kabir Chowdhury (10th batch).

In total, 50 students of Faujdarhat Cadet College directly participated as freedom fighters in the Liberation War. Among them, 11 received gallantry titles and 8 were martyred.