Matiur Rahman (officer, born 1950)
Matiur Rahman | |
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| Born | 17 September 1950 Jhenaidah, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Died | 1 June 1981 (aged 30) Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
| Allegiance | Pakistan (Before 1971) Bangladesh |
| Branch | Pakistan Army Mukti Bahini Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1967–1981 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
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| Known for | Assassination of Ziaur Rahman |
| Battles / wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
| Awards | Bir Bikrom |
| Alma mater | PAF College Lower Topa |
| Spouse(s) | Farhana Rahman |
| Children | 1 |
Matiur Rahman, also known as Motiur Rahman, (17 September 1950 – 1 June 1981) was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Bangladesh Army who was involved in the assassination of President Ziaur Rahman on 30 May 1981. He is believed to be the one to have shot and killed Ziaur Rahman. Matiur was subsequently killed in a shootout with troops loyal to the government on 1 June 1981.