The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) today observed the 54th martyrdom anniversary of the then EPR Lance Naik Shaheed Bir Shrestha Noor Mohammad Sheikh. Photo : BSS

DHAKA, Sept 5, 2025 (BSS) - The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) today observed the 54th martyrdom anniversary of the then EPR Lance Naik Shaheed Bir Shrestha Noor Mohammad Sheikh, recalling with due dignity his glorious contribution during the Great Liberation War of 1971.

Major Noor Uddin Ahmad, Deputy Commander of BGB's Jashore Battalion (49 BGB), placed a wreath at the grave of Bir Shrestha Shaheed Lance Naik Noor Mohammad Sheikh at Kashipur, Sharsha Upazila in Jashore district.

At this time, a well-equipped team of BGB provided a 'Guard of Honor'.

Later, Fateha was recited and special prayers were offered for the eternal peace of the soul of Bir Shrestha Shaheed Noor Mohammad Sheikh.

Other BGB officers and soldiers, Noor Mohammad's family, local public representatives, dignitaries, and journalists from print and electronic media were present at the time.

Bir Shrestha Noor Mohammad Sheikh was born on February 26, 1936, in Maheshkhola village of Narail district.

His father’s name was Mohammad Amanat Sheikh and his mother's name was Jennatunesa.

Noor Mohammad Sheikh joined the then East Pakistan Rifles (EPR) on February 26, 1959.

He actively participated in the Liberation War under Sector No. 8, Jashore, in 1971.

After March 25, 1971, when the Mukti Bahini started to be organized, he was given the responsibility of captain of a camp set up in Goalhati village of Jhikargachha police station in Jashore district.

Noor Mohammad Sheikh was martyred on September 5, 1971, while resisting the Pakistani invading forces at one end of Goalhati village.

While he was patrolling the Chutipur base, not far from Goalhati village, with two companions, the Pak army attacked them.

Noor Mohammad Sheikh tried his best to protect his patrol group. When his fellow soldier Nannu Mia was seriously injured in the firing of the Pak army, Noor Mohammad Sheikh kept firing at the enemy forces with his LMG in hand, sustained serious injuries on his shoulder, and started moving towards a safe place.

Suddenly, his knee was shattered by a two-inch mortar from the enemy.

Noor Mohammad Sheikh, who was seriously injured, kept firing so that his companions could reach the defense base and, at one point, fell to his death.

This brave warrior was buried in Kashipur village of Sharsha police station in Jashore.

Noor Mohammad Sheikh saved the lives of his fellow warriors at the cost of his own life.

For his immense bravery, courage, and patriotism, the Bangladesh government awarded him the highest honor of 'Bir Shrestha'.