Bangladesh Liberation War order of battle: Pakistan

This was changed over time and by December 1971, 3 Infantry and 2 ad hoc divisions were deployed to face the Mitro Bahini.

Niazi, started military deployment to provide the defence of borders linked with India against a possible penetration by the Indian Army.

[3] The 14th Infantry Division under its GOC Major-General Rahim Khan, was headquartered in Dhaka that had the entire area of responsibility for the rest of the province.

[4] The original plan was based on a series of exercises, known as Titumeer, which were held during 1970–1971, was revised several times and approved in October 1971.

Niazi GOC, 14th Infantry Division (till March '71): Maj. Gen. Khadim Hussain Raja Military Advisor: Maj. Gen. Rao Farman Ali COS: Brig.

William Harrison: Comilla & Chittagong GOC: Major General Muhammad Jamshed HQ Dhaka Area of Operation: Dhaka, Tangail and Mymensingh districts GOC: Major General Abdul Majid Qazi, HQ Brahmanbaria Area of Operation: Sylhet and Northern Comilla districts Also: Wings of Tochi, Thal and Khyber scouts GOC: Maj. Gen. Rahim Khan (replaced by Brig.

Mian Mansoor) – Chandpur Area of Operation: Comilla, Feni and Northern Chittagong GOC: Maj. Gen. Nazar Hussain Shah HQ: Bogra, then Natore Area of Operation: Rajshahi, Bogra, Dinajpur, Rangpur and Pabna Districts GOC: Maj. Gen HM.

H. Ansari HQ Jessore Area of Operation: Khulna, Jessore, Kushtia, Faridpur, Barisal and Patuakhali districts Air Officer Commanding, Dacca airbase: Air Cdre Inamul Haque Khan Officer Commanding (Operations Wing): GP.Capt.