Halim Bahini^[a][1][2][3] was a militia in the Bangladesh War of Independence. Captain Abdul Halim Chowdhury, a retired officer who later on became a member of NAP (M) organized a militia.^[4]

When Pakistan began occupying Manikganj, a retired officer known as Captain Abdul Halim Chowdhury went to a rural area and began organizing a force consisting of students and youths. The militia began with only 36 303 rifles. Later on, The group became significantly larger. The militia became known as the Halim Bahini. He established a training camp near the Padma River in Harirampur. In July 1971, they developed a strong defensive position to resist the Pakistan forces.^[3][4]

Halim Bahini conducted several operations in Munshiganj, Dhaka, Manikganj. In August 1971, they raided many examination centres to reduce the authority of the local Pakistani administration. In September 1971, Halim Bahini was divided into 4 military companies. The commanders of the companies were Harun Ur Rashid, Abdul Hakim, Abul Bashir, Sukkur Chowdhury. Many operations were conducted in Manikganj. On 13 October 1971, The Halim Bahini captured a Pakistani military camp in Harirampur Office Center. Later on, the Halim Bahini fought Pakistani forces in Sutalakkhi village, Narchikura village, Gulaidanaga, Manikganj. and ambushed Paturia Police Station, the group also raided Bayonlipur and Sewta Bridge.^[3][4]

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