Bandarban - Notable Persons

Notable Persons

  1. Bohmong king Aung Shue Prue Chowdhury, died on 8 August 2012; member of second Jatiyo Sangshad (1979-1982) and state minister under former president Major General Ziaur Rahman
  2. Chingla Mong Chowdhury Murruy, born 29 March 1949 Chandragona, Kaptai, Rangamati Hill tracts. He was a well known footballer, before the liberation war and was the first Bengali to captain the Pakistan national team. He coached the BRTC, and was an advisor for BKSP football academy. He also earnt a University Blue in athletics and received a national award in football the highest honour for sports in Bangladesh. He fought in the Liberation War in 1971 was stationed in Sector-1 (Z force) and fought until 16 December when the country was liberated. He died on 9 May 2012.

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