Monday, Aug 17, 2026

"a-k-khandker"

Bangladesh: A K Khandker, Mukti Bahini leader, first Air Force chief, dies at 95

Air Vice Marshal (retd) A K Khandker, a key Mukti Bahini leader during Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War and the country’s first Air Force chief, passed away at 95. He received the Bir Uttam and Independence Award for his contributions.

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