Mir Shawkat Ali
| Mir Shawkat Ali | |
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| Member of the Jatiyo Sangshad from Dhaka-8 | |
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In office February 27, 1991 – 1996 |
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| Prime Minister | Khaleda Zia |
| Preceded by | Anwar Hossain |
| Succeeded by | Haji Mohammad Salim |
| Bangladesh High Commissioner to the United Kingdom | |
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In office 27 July 1986 – 30 July 1987 |
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| President | Hussain Muhammad Ershad |
| Preceded by | Fakhruddin Ahmed |
| Succeeded by | Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) K M Shafiullah |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
11 January 1938 (age 79) Dhaka |
| Died | 20 November 2010 Dhaka |
| Resting place | Banani military graveyard |
| Awards | Bir Uttom |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 Bangladesh Pakistan (before 1971) |
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| Years of service |
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| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
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| Battles/wars | |
Mir Shawkat Ali, Bir Uttom (11 January 1938 - 20 November 2010) was a general in Bangladesh Army and also a politician of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He was a freedom fighter during Bangladesh liberation war and a Sector Commander of the Mukti Bahini. He was the state minister Food, and cabinet minister of Labour and Manpower. He was awarded "Bir Uttom" for his contribution during Bangladesh liberation war.
He was born in Nazira Bazar, Dhaka, East Bengal on 11 January 1938 . He studied at Mahuttuli Free Primary School in Dhaka. He graduated from Armanitola Government High School in 1953 and Dhaka College in 1955. After graduation he joined the Pakistan Military Academy. In 1958 he received his commission in Pakistan army.
He served in a number of units including the military intelligence department. He first experience of battle came from the 1965 Indo-Pak War in Rangpur border. He joined the Eighth East Bengal Regiment in 1971 at Sholasahar, Chittagong.
After Operation searchlight on 25 March 1971, he revolted with his unit the Eighth East Bengal Regiment. He joined the Bangladesh Liberation war. On 30 March 1971 he was given command of the entire Regiment.
He commanded the Battle of Kalurghat in April 1971. After Kalurghat fell he retreated to Bandarban with his unit. He crossed the border into India. After the formation of Mujibnagar government he was appointed sector-5 commander. He commanded 12 thousand men in his sector. In August 1971 he was promoted to Lieutenant colonel. He was awarded Bir Uttom, the second highest award in Bangladesh for his role in the war.
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