[1][2] He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tabriz and participated in the Iranian Revolution against the Shah.

[3][4] Bakeri was born in Miandoab, West Azerbaijan Province in a religious Iranian Azerbaijani family.

Bakeri and his friends played an important role in holding protests against regime in Tabriz.

Bakeri served as mayor for nine months and later as the public prosecutor of Urmia, West Azerbaijan.

[6] He was appointed as the commander of the 31st Ashura Division, and showed great courage and bravery in combat against the Iraqi forces.