Introduction
M Abul Kasem (Kashem) came from Kamalapur village in Kushtia Sadar upazila. His father was Md. Aziz Bakhsh and his mother Mosammat Anihar Begum Visible in document (pages 9, 14). The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs lists him as a Bir Muktijoddha, ID 01500002885 Visible in document (pages 7, 14).
He later served in government administration; he retired as Additional Divisional Commissioner, Khulna. This designation appears on his letterhead (pages 1, 2), and the memorial plaque reads “BCS (Administration)” (page 15).
Liberation War role (selected)
Wireless Station battle
entrusted with responsibility without formal military training; as commander he organised supplies and fighters; he did not personally fight with a weapon in this battle.
DetailsBangshitala battle
took part directly and led as chief commander. A 2022 memento calls him “one of the principal commanders”. Visible in document
DetailsHumanitarian efforts
Taking the wounded to India for treatment and working to stop attacks on ordinary civilians .
DetailsSelected documents
Published book
Bongshitalar Juddho: Age O Pore (The Battle of Bongshitala: Before and After)
First published March 1996. Available on the Internet Archive. Details and reading link →