Shawkat Ali (officer)
Shawkat Ali | |
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| Native name | শওকত আলী |
| Born | c. 1952 Naogaon, East Bengal, Pakistan |
| Died | July 4, 2020 (aged 67–68) Chattogram, Bangladesh |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch | Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1971 - 1996 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
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| Battles / wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
| Awards | Bir Protik |
| Children | 2 |
Shawkat Ali (c. 1952 – July 4, 2020) was a fighter in the Bangladesh Liberation War and a former officer of the Bangladesh Army. For his immense bravery during the war, the Government of Bangladesh awarded him the title of Bir Protik. He served as the sub-sector commander of Sector 1.