Baten Bahini
| Baten Bahini | |
|---|---|
| বাতেন বাহিনী | |
| Leader |
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| Foundation | March 30, 1971 |
| Dates of operation | March 30, 1971–December 16, 1971 |
| Dissolved | March 9, 1972 |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Allegiance | Mukti Bahini |
| Motives | Support for Bangladesh independence during the Liberation War |
| Headquarters | Lauhati, Delduar Upazila, Tangail |
| Active regions | Tangail, Manikganj, Pabna, Gazipur, Sirajganj District, Dhaka District |
| Notable attacks | Attacks on Singair, Daulatpur, Saturia, Ghior, Nagarpur, and Chauhali police stations |
| Status | Disbanded |
| Size | 21 companies, 63 platoons, 100 sections |
| Allies | Mukti Bahini |
| Opponents | Pakistan Armed Forces |
| Battles and wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Baten Bahini was an armed guerrilla force formed in Tangail district in support of independence during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. It was named after its leader, Khandaker Abdul Baten. Throughout the war, it conducted a number of successful guerrilla campaigns in Tangail, Manikganj, Pabna, Gazipur, Sirajganj and some parts of Dhaka District. It was organized into 21 companies, 63 platoons, and 100 sections. Abdul Baten led a number of guerrilla attacks.