CURRICULUM VITAE Lt. Col. (Retd.) Quazi Sajjad Ali Zahir Bir Protik, Swadhinata Padak Awardee House No. 2, Road No. 5, Nikunjo-1 (South), Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh Tel.: 8802 41040015 Cell No.: 880 1713014489, 880 1911353899, 880 1681944041, 880 1962800523 (WhatsApp) Email: [email protected], [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________________________ I. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Bachelor of Science (BSC), Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, Pakistan, 1971 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Faujdarhat Cadet College, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 1969 Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Faujdarhat Cadet College, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 1967 II. AWARDS AND HONOURS Padma Shri, National Award of India, 2021 Swadhinata Padak (Independence Award), Highest National Award in Bangladesh, 2013 Bir Protik, National Gallantry Award for the Liberation of Bangladesh, 1971 Bazlur Rahman Memorial Award for Best Electronic Media Documentary on the Liberation War for 2 episodes based on genocide and war crime, organized by Liberation War Museum, Bangladesh, 2011 Included in the OFA Hall of Fame, 2014 Rotary Club Dhaka awarded for contribution in the Liberation War, 2015 Mercantile Bank Shammanona, 2013 Cadet College Club Award, 2013 RAOWA Club Award, 2013 Included in the list of International Who’s Who as a professional, 1998 Chief of Army Staff Commendation for Excellent Performance in Training Course in Oklahoma, USA, 1978 Chief of Army Staff Commendation for Outstanding Performance in Training Course in India, 1972 First Position in Debate Competition, Faujdarhat Cadet College, 1965-67 College Champion in Table Tennis Competition, Faujdarhat Cadet College, 1965-67 Page 1 of 39 III. MILITARY COURSE WORK Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, Pakistan, 1969-71 Basic Artillery Course (OBY), School of Artillery, Deolali, India, 1972 Gun Position Officers Course (GPO), Royal School of Artillery, Lurkhill, UK, 1973 Group Testing Officers Course (GTO), ISSB, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1974 Junior Tactical Course, School of Infantry, Jessore, Bangladesh, 1976 Advance Gunnery Course, School of Artillery, Oklahoma, USA, 1978 Officers Instructional Course, School of Artillery, Oklahoma, USA, 1979 IV. MILITARY SERVICE RECORD Battery Officer in 78 Field Regiment Artillery, 14 Para Brigade, Sialkot, Pakistan, 1971 Artillery Observer in the battles of Borolekha, Shamshernagar, Monglabazar, Juri, Kulaura and Fenchuganj in Sylhet for the independence of Bangladesh in 1971 Bangladesh Army, 1972-81 ▪ GSO-3, HQ 46 Brigade ▪ Adjutant, 2 Field Regiment, Artillery ▪ DAMS, MS Branch, AHQ ▪ GTO, ISSB ▪ Battery Commander and 2IC, 14 Mortar Regiment ▪ SI, School of Artillery ▪ CI, School of Artillery V. PUBLICATIONS Books (Published by Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh) Bir Sreshtho Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir (War Hero Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir): The book documents the life and sacrifice of a war hero awarded the highest national gallantry award 'Bir Sreshtho'. Published by Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, December 2008 and December 2010. Bir Sreshtho Noor Mohammad Sheikh (War Hero Noor Mohammad Sheikh): The book documents the life and sacrifice of a war hero awarded the highest national gallantry award 'Bir Sreshtho'. Published by Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, December 2008 and May 2013. Page 2 of 39 Muktijoddha Shaheed Captain Aftab Qader Bir Uttam (War Hero Captain Aftab Qader): The book documents the life and sacrifice of a war hero awarded a high national gallantry award 'Bir Uttam'. Published by Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, December 2008 and May 2012. Bir Sreshtho Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman (War Hero Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman): The book documents the life and sacrifice of a war hero awarded the highest national gallantry award 'Bir Sreshtho'. Published by Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, June 2010. Bir Sreshtho Shaheed Sipahi Hamidur Rahman (War Hero Sepoy Hamidur Rahman): The book documents the life and sacrifice of a war hero awarded the highest national gallantry award 'Bir Sreshtho'. Published by Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, June 2010. Rangpur Shenanibashe Dusshahoshik Akkromon (The Daring Attack on Rangpur Cantonment): The book documents the daring attack conducted by the indigenous population and villagers of Rangpur district with ordinary weapons on the well-fortified army garrison. The attack was in response to the continuing atrocities committed by the soldiers on the civilian population. This book focuses on the bravery and determination of a civilian population in the face of all odds. Published by Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, June 2011. Muktir Shangrame Chapai Nawabganj (History of Chapai Nawabganj in the Liberation War): The book documents the history of Chapai Nawabganj during the Liberation War. Published by Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, June 2011. Bir Sreshtho Shaheed Sipahi Mohammad Mostafa (War Hero Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa): Document of the life and sacrifice of a war hero awarded the highest national gallantry award 'Bir Sreshtho'. Published by Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, June 2012. Rangpurer Muktijuddho (History of Rangpur in the Liberation War): The book documents the history of Rangpur during the Liberation War. Published by Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, May 2014. Banglar Kishore Muktijoddha (Juvenile Freedom Fighters of Liberation War): The book documents the heroism and actions of young Freedom Fighters during the Liberation War. Published by Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, November 2015. Muktir Shangrame Meherpur (History of Meherpur in the Liberation War): The book documents the history of Meherpur during the Liberation War. Published by Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, January 2016. Muktijuddher Ancholik Itihash: Sylhet (History of Sylhet in the Liberation War): The book documents the history of Meherpur during the Liberation War. Published by Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, April 2018. (Published by Islamic Foundation of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh) Muktijuddher Shongkhipto Itihash (Short History of Liberation War): This book is based on the short history of the Liberation War. Published by Islamic Foundation of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, October 2011 and April 2013. Muktijuddhe Pakistan Shenabahini o Tader Doshor Kortrik Alem o Dhormopran Janogan Hottya (Atrocity on Religious Leaders during the Liberation War by the Pakistani Forces and Their Collaborators): This book is based on the atrocity committed on the religious people by the Pakistani forces and their collaborators during the Liberation War. Published by Islamic Foundation of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, November 2011. Page 3 of 39 Bangladesher Itihash, Oitijjho o Muktijuddho (History, Tradition and Liberation War of Bangladesh): This book is based on the history, tradition and Liberation War of Bangladesh. Published by Islamic Foundation of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, June 2013. Ganohottya o Baddhobhumi-1971 (Genocide and Genocidal Place of 1971): This book is based on the genocide committed by the Pakistan Army during the Liberation War of Bangladesh and the genocidal places. Published by Islamic Foundation of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, January 2015. Bangladesh o Muktijuddho (Bangladesh and the Liberation War): This book is based on the brief history of Bangladesh and the Liberation War. Published by Islamic Foundation of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, December 2017. Ekattorer Shatadhik Ganohottya (More than 100 Genocides of 1971): This book is based on the more than 100 genocides committed by the Pakistan Army during the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Published by Islamic Foundation of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, December 2018. (Published by Shudhui Muktijuddho, Dhaka, Bangladesh) Bir Sreshtho Hamidurer Deshe Fera (Return of Bir Sreshtho Hamidur to Motherland): The book documents the life and sacrifice of a war hero who was awarded the highest national gallantry award 'Bir Sreshtho'. It records how the whereabouts of his grave was known for thirty-six years and how the author and his team locates it and arranges for the mortal remains to be returned to his motherland. Published by Shudhui Muktijuddho, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, February and May 2008, May 2010 and revised edition, May 2013, 2019. The Return of A Hero: English translation of Bir Sreshtho Hamidurer Deshe Fera. Published by Shudhui Muktijuddho, Dhaka, Bangladesh. English edition, 2009 and revised edition, July 2019. Muktijoddha Shaheed Ashfaqus Samad Bir Uttam (War Hero Ashfaqus Samad): The book documents the life and sacrifice of a war hero who was awarded a high national gallantry award 'Bir Uttam' for his bravery in the Liberation War. Published by Shudhui Muktijuddho, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, November 2008. U.K. Ching Bir Bikram Adibashi Muktijoddha (Indigenous Freedom Fighter U.K. Ching Bir Bikram): The book documents the bravery of an indigenous war hero who was awarded a high national gallantry award 'Bir Bikram' for his courage in the Liberation War. Published by Shudhui Muktijuddho, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangla edition, February 2010 and revised edition December 2019. Bangabandhu o Muktijuddho (Bangabandhu and Liberation War):