Rawshan Yazdani Bhuiyan
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Major Rawshan Yazdani Bhuiyan (died 1981) was a Bangladeshi freedom fighter. He was accused by the Government of Bangladesh of taking part in the assassination of president Ziaur Rahman and was hanged in 1981.[1][2]
Education[edit]
Rawshan graduated from Faujdarhat Cadet College and further attended Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.[citation needed]
Liberation war[edit]
However, during the Bangladesh liberation war in 1971, he joined the liberation war and after the independence of Bangladesh, Rowshan was given a commission in the Bangladesh Army. As he had joined the army much later, he was still a Major when his college classmates were already Colonels or Brigadiers in the army.
Role in assassination of Ziaur Rahman[edit]
Rowshan was arrested for his role in the assassination of Ziaur Rahman, whilst in the company of the deceased Abul Manzoor's spouse and family.
Death[edit]
Rowshan was found guilty by Military Tribunal and hung.
References[edit]
- ^ "Death anniversary of 13 executed army officers observed". The Daily Star. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ "Families observe death anniversary". The Financial Express. Retrieved 9 July 2015.