Nur Mohammad Sheikh
Nur Mohammad Sheikh | |
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| Native name | নূর মোহাম্মদ শেখ |
| Born | 26 February 1936 |
| Died | 5 September 1971 (aged 35) |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh Pakistan (Before 1971) |
| Branch | East Pakistan Rifles |
| Service years | 1959–1971 |
| Rank | Lance Nayek |
| Unit | Sector – VI Sector – VIII |
| Conflicts | Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 (WIA) Bangladesh Liberation War † |
| Awards | Bir Sreshtho |
Nur Mohammad Sheikh BS (Bengali: নূর মোহাম্মদ শেখ; 26 February 1936 – 5 September 1971) was a Lance Nayek in East Pakistan Rifles during the Liberation War. He was killed in an engagement with the Pakistan Army, while providing covering fire for the extrication of fellow soldiers at Goalhati in Jessore district on 5 September 1971. He was awarded Bir Sreshtho, Bangladesh's highest award for valour.