Liberation War hero KM Shafiullah has died
He held the position of Chief of Army Staff from 1972 to 1975.
Retired Major General KM Shafiullah, one of the prominent sector commanders of the Liberation War, passed away at 8:45 AM on Sunday while receiving treatment at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka. He was 91 years old. His personal assistant, Ziaur Rahman Moni, confirmed the news.
KM Shafiullah had been battling multiple health issues, including diabetes, hypertension, thyroid complications, fatty liver, and dementia. His namaj-e-janaza will be held at two locations: the first at Abdul Hamid High School grounds in Rupganj, Narayanganj, after the Zohr prayer, and the second at the Central Mosque of the Army Headquarters following the Asr prayer.
Born on September 2, 1934, in Rupganj, Narayanganj, KM Shafiullah played key roles during the Liberation War. He served as the second-in-command of the 2nd East Bengal Regiment in Joydebpur before becoming the commander of Sector 3. He led the ‘S Force’ when regular army brigades were formed and was awarded the "Bir Uttom" title for his remarkable contributions.
After independence, KM Shafiullah served as Chief of Army Staff from 1972 to 1975. He later represented Bangladesh as an ambassador to several countries, including Malaysia, Canada, Sweden, and England, serving in diplomacy for 16 years, from 1976 to 1991.
In 1995, KM Shafiullah joined the Awami League and was elected as a Member of Parliament in 1996 under the party's banner.
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