Operation Jackpot: The Mukti Bahini Naval Commandos of 1971

In August 1971, a small band of Bengali commandos trained in secret by Indian forces launched a series of audacious underwater attacks on Pakistani ships in Chittagong and Mongla harbors, crippling the Pakistani navy's ability to resupply. This episode follows the formation of the Mukti Bahini's naval wing—drawn from former Pakistani navy sailors and riverine fishermen—their grueling training in India, and the coordinated strikes that destroyed over 100,000 tons of shipping. We explore the planning by Colonel M.A.G. Osmani and the leadership of Commander M.N. Samad, the commandoes' use of limpet mines and canoes, and the strategic impact that helped cut off Pakistani forces in East Pakistan. We also touch on the aftermath: how these riverine tactics shaped Bangladesh's modern navy and the commemoration of these raids in Bangladesh's military history.

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