Biplobi Shainik Sangstha
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The Biplobi Shainik Sangstha (Revolutionary Soldier's Organisation) was a clandestine socialist group within the Bangladesh Army,[1] which was active from 1973 to 1975.[2] The BSS was formed by the left-wing party Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) and led by Major (dismissed) M.A. Jalil and Lt. Colonel (retired) Abu Taher.[2] The BSS is known for organising the 7 November 1975 coup which enabled Ziaur Rahman to become president.
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Biplobi Shainik Sangstha (Revolutionary Soldier's Organisation) | |
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Leader | Lt. Colonel (retired) Abu Taher Major (dismissed) Mohammad Abdul Jalil |
Founded | 1 January 1973 |
Dissolved | After 7 November 1975 Bangladeshi coup d'état |
Ideology | Marxism Revolutionary socialism |
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