| Md. Mahabub Elahi Ronju, Bir Protik | |
| Birth Date: | 17 June 1952 |
| Birth Place: | Munshipara, Gaibandha Sadar |
| Nationality: | Bangladeshi |
| Known For: | Freedom fighter |
| Awards: | Bir Protik |
| Children: | Two sons and one daughter |
| Spouse: | Mrs. Fatema Zinat |
| Parents: | Late Fazle Elahi and Late Meherun Nessa |
| Education: | SSC-1968 from Gaibandha Govt. High School, HSC-1970 from Rajshahi Govt. College, B.Sc(Hons) & Masters in Statistics from the University of Rajshahi |
= Md. Mahabub Elahi Ronju (Bir Protik) =Md. Mahabub Elahi Ronju (Bir Protik) (pronounced /ˈɛm ˈdi/ /mɑːhɑːˌbʊb/ /ɛˈlɑːhi/ /ˈrɔndʒu/) (born June 17, 1952) is an esteemed Bangladeshi freedom fighter, who was awarded the national gallantry award “Bir Protik”[1] for his service in the liberation war of 1971 against Pakistan.[2] He is also well-known for his appearances on various media platforms. Currently, he is a businessman.[3]
Ronju was born on June 17, 1952 in Munshipara, Gaibandha Sadar..[4] He is the eldest son of the late Fazle Elahi and the late Meherun Nessa, and the second child in the family. He completed his high school in 1968 from Gaibandha Govt. High School (SSC-1968) and his college from Rajshahi Govt. College on 1970 (HSC-1970). He further pursued his B.Sc(Hons) & degree and Master’s degree in Statistics from the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.[5]
In 1971, when Ronju was a student of the Department of Statistics, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, he participated in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. After the declaration of independence of Bangladesh by the Father of the nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Ronju joined the "Mukti Bahini" as a Freedom Fighter against the Pakistan Occupation Army in the Gaibandha area. He travelled to India[6] [7] to enlist for his military training at Tura of Meghalaya. Upon successful completion of his training, he was selected as a platoon commander. He then commenced a guerilla war against the Pakistan Occupation Army along with his platoon under sector-11, sub-sector Mankarchar. He was awarded as the company commander[8] of the newly formed “Ronju Company” for leading numerous successful military operations.
Ronju company, led by Ronju, achieved significant victories in several battles, including the battles of Badiyakhali, Balashighat, Rasulpur Sluice Gate, Raydashbarir ghat, Konchipara, Kamarjani, Poolbandi, etc. His company also won the battle of Saporhati, Shundorganj thana area and the battle of Rotonpur and Uriaghat at Fulchari Thana area. His troops fully obliterated the bridges of Badiakhali and Dariyapur in the Gaibandha Sadar Thana area.[9] [10] They occupied the Kaiyar haat and Ketkir haat Razakar camp. They also arrested a large number of Razakar and recovered their weapons after a fierce exchange of gunfire. Ronju company captured a plethora of weapons owned by the Pakistan occupation Army from the field and apprehended several Pakistani soldiers. On the 7th of December 1971,[11] Ronju company accomplished a monumental achievement of the Mukti Bahini by capturing the Gaibandha town[12] .[5]
After the liberation war, he was honoured with the national gallantry award ‘Bir Protik” by the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.[2]
His father, late Fazle Elahi, who was a government officer, died due to the mental and physical atrocities and torments committed by Razakars and the Pakistani army as a result of Ronju's inclusion in the Mukti Bahini. After his father died in 1972, Ronju took the responsibility of his family. In 1985, Ronju married Mrs. Fatema Zinat, and they are blessed with two sons and a daughter.[5]
He is currently a businessman and is actively involved with many social organizations. He is a committed Rotarian[13] and the past president of the Rotary Club of Mukto Swadesh, which was formed with Freedom Fighters only. He is also the vice president of the Khetab Prapto Muktijoddha Association, Gaibandha Samiti. He is also well known for his various media interactions and has been featured on numerous channels, including Shomoy, Channel I, BTV, ATN News,[14] NTV, Nexus Tv, Mohona Tv, Ekushey, etc. The media describes him as a "titled freedom fighter and political analyst."
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