Mostak Ahmad | |
|---|---|
মোস্তাক আহমদ | |
| Citizenship |  Bangladesh |
| Occupation | Soldier, Athlete |
| Parent(s) | Latif Ahmed (father) |
| Awards | Independence Day Award (1977) |
Mostak Ahmad is an athlete and veteran of the Bangladesh Liberation War. He was awarded the Independence Day Award, Bangladesh's "highest civilian award" in 1977 for outstanding achievements in sports. [1] [2] [3]
Ahmed began his career as a soldier. He directly participated in the Bangladesh Liberation war. [4]
He was awarded the "Independence Day Award" in 1977 for his unique general skill in sports. [5]
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