Al Badr

Al Badr was a military formation during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, comprised mainly of Pakistani soldiers and local collaborators. Its purpose was to combat Bengali independence fighters (Mukti Bahini) and suppress the movement for Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan. The group was involved in violent operations and atrocities against civilians. After Bangladesh gained independence in December 1971, Al Badr was disbanded. Today, it is remembered for its role in one of the most tumultuous and controversial chapters in South Asian history.