'The sun') was a collaborationist paramilitary wing allied with several Islamist parties in East Pakistan,[1] comprising both local Bengalis and Muhajirs.

[2] Alongside the Pakistan Army and Al-Badr, Al-Shams has been accused of participating in widespread atrocities against Bengali nationalists, civilians, and religious and ethnic minorities during the 1971 war.

Al-Shams is an Arabic word meaning 'The Sun' and also the name of a Surah in the Quran, Surat Ash-Shams.

Al Shams and Al-Badr were local Bengali and Bihari[2] armed groups formed by the Pakistan Army.

[12] The general surrender of 16 December 1971 resulted in almost all armed resistance from the Pakistan and pro-Pakistan side and the two organisations ceasing to exist.