Liaquat Ali Khan (Bengali: লিয়াকত আলী খান) is a freedom fighter of the Bangladesh Liberation War.
The Bangladesh government awarded him the title of Bir Uttom for his bravery in the independence war.
Shortly afterwards he was promoted to the rank of Adjutant of the 1st East Bengal Regiment of the regular forces.
[3] Liaquat Ali Khan was given compulsory retirement from the Bangladesh Air Force in 1975, due to a counter-coup.
Due to its location, Kanaighat was militarily important to both the Mukti Bahini and the Pakistan Army in 1971.
Because, at that time the front area of Kanaighat was occupied by the freedom fighters of Zakiganj, Atgram and Chargram.
[3] After capturing Zakiganj, Atgram and Chargram, the freedom fighters continued to advance towards Sylhet.
[3] On the morning of 26 November, the Pakistan Army suddenly attacked a group of freedom fighters (Alpha Company).
After the martyrdom of Captain Mahbub, Flight Lieutenant Liaquat Ali was appointed the commander of the company.
[3] Liaquat Ali Khan was awarded the title of Bir Uttam for his courage and valor in the war of liberation.