Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Capt Shahabuddin Ahmed, Bir Uttom - a Liberation War hero known for his role in air missions such as Operation Kilo Flight - has died at the age of 77.

He died at his home in Dhaka's Gulshan around 8am on Thursday, according to his son Capt Taposh Ahmed.

Shahabuddin had been suffering from conditions related to advanced age for a long time.

When the war broke out in 1971, Shahabuddin was a pilot for Pakistan International Airlines. He is among the few civilians to be recognised with the Bir Uttom award for bravery during the war.

The funeral prayers and state funeral will be held at 4:45pm at the BAF Base Bashar parade ground. Shahabuddin will then be buried in his hometown of Faridpur.

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