K. Mukhtar Elahi
Bir Muktijoddha Shaheed K. Mukhtar Elahi | |
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| Born | 26 March 1949 |
| Died | 9 November 1971 (aged 22) Rangpur |
| Citizenship | Pakistan |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | K. Maudood Elahi (brother), Hasan M. Elahi (nephew), K. Taufiq Elahi (nephew), K. Tausif Elahi (grandnephew) |
Bir Muktijoddha Shaheed Khondkar Mukhtar Elahi Chinu (1949–1971) was a political leader and a martyr who fought for Bangladesh in the Bangladesh Liberation War.[1]
Early life and education
Elahi was born on March 26, 1949 in Rangpur, Bangladesh[2] to K. Daad Elahi and Mariam Khanam. He was the fourth son of six brothers (Bir Muktijoddha K. Manzoor Elahi, K. Maudood Elahi, Bir Muktijoddha K. Mushtaq Elahi, K. Mahfuz Elahi, K. Murad Elahi, and K. Maruf Elahi) and three sisters. The members of his family are notable for their philanthropic contributions, social works, and academic activities.[3]
He graduated in English literature at Carmichael College. He was the head of the Mujib team, district Mujib Bahini and the student league of Rangpur. He arranged a procession in Rangpur city as a response to the famous speech of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on March 1, 1971 as the vice president of Carmichael College Students Union (1970-1971).[3]
Activities during the Bangladesh Liberation War
Elahi undertook his war training in India and entered Bangladesh along with a team of guerrilla fighters from the Shahabganj district of Cooch Behar. He also led a guerrilla team from Dinhata.[3]
Elahi decided to attack strategic locations of Pakistani forces in Rangpur. He stopped in Lalmonirhat at night on November 1971 with a small team of Mukti Bahini. The village Elahi was staying was besieged by the Pakistani forces after they found Elahi and his comrade’s location. All the members of the Mukti Bahini were captured. They were interrogated about the locations of other freedom fighters and their information. Elahi refused to answer and was tortured and finally killed on November 9, 1971. His comrades and other civilians who were detained were also killed.[3][4]
Legacy
A large monument is erected for him beside his grave at Air-Khamar of Barabari Union in Lalmonirhat.[5]
Multiple locations in Bangladesh has been named after Elahi. These include a students' restroom in Carmichael College (Shaheed Mukhtar Elahi (Chinu) Student Restroom) and a road (Shaheed Mukhtar Elahi Street) and a square (Shaheed Mukhtar Elahi Square) in Rangpur. Also, Begum Rokeya University named a hall after him.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "K. Mukhtar Elahi". Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ NNONLINE 01 (2022-03-29). "Shaheed Mukhtar Elahi: Tale of a fearless freedom fighter". The New Nation. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c d "The Story of a Leader, Poet, and Philosopher". The Asian Age. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^ Reza, Md. Mohoshin (2013-03-26). "Genocide at Rangpur City in the Liberation War of Bangladesh, 1971: Fire, Fury and Fragrance". Epiphany. 6 (1). doi:10.21533/epiphany.v6i1.62. ISSN 1840-3719.
- ^ "VC BRUR pays tribute to martyred at Aiirkhamar mass grave | News". BSS. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
- ^ "Residency of 4 students accused in Abu Sayeed murder cancelled | District". BSS. Retrieved 2025-12-31.