Career
Aniuddin was commissioned on 8 May 1966 with the 1st War Course of Pakistan Military Academy. His parent unit was the 4th East Bengal Regiment. [7] He was serving in the 4th East Bengal Regiment of the Pakistan Army based in Comilla Cantonment in 1971. [8] [9] After the launch of Operation Searchlight, he escaped and joined the Mukti Bahini in Brahmanbaria District. [6]
Ainuddin played a significant role during the Bangladesh Liberation War, particularly in the operations at Koshba Puran Bazar as part of the broader campaign to liberate the Belonia Bulge of the K Force. [10] [11] On 22 October 1971, Sector Commander Lieutenant-colonel Khaled Mosharraf was severely wounded while overseeing an attack led by Captain Ainuddin and the 9th East Bengal Regiment on Pakistani positions. [11] This engagement was a precursor to the subsequent large-scale offensive involving multiple regiments and coordinated efforts between the Mukti Bahini and Indian forces. [11] Ainuddin’s leadership during the operation contributed to the strategic momentum that culminated in the decisive victories at Parshuram and Belonia, which marked a turning point in the eastern theatre of the Bangladesh Liberation War. [11] He was awarded Bir Potik, the third-highest military gallantry award, for his contribution to the war. [12]
Ainuddin served as one of the defense counsels in the secret military tribunal that followed the assassination of Ziaur Rahman, President of Bangladesh, and the subsequent killing of General Muhammed Abul Manzur. [12] He was the martial law administrator of sub-zone 5 which included Dinajpur District and Rangpur District. [13] He served as the record officer of East Bengal Regimental Centre. On 1st April 1986, he took over as the Director General of Bangladesh National Cadet Corps. He served there until 29 June 1991. [14] Then he eventually served as the Deputy Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh and later as the Commander of Logistics Area. He took over as the Chairman of Rajshahi Development Authority on 9 July 1991. He served there until 1st February 1992. He was promoted to Major General and served as the founding General Officer Commanding of 19th Infantry Division. [15]
Ainuddin retired as a major general from Bangladesh Army on 14 June 1996. [16] After retirement, he taught at North South University. [5]
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