Biplobi Shainik Sangstha

The Biplobi Shainik Sangstha (Revolutionary Soldier's Organisation) was a clandestine socialist group within the Bangladesh Army, which was active from 1973 to 1975. 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. The BSS is known for organising the 7 November 1975 coup which enabled Ziaur Rahman to become president.

Biplobi Shainik Sangstha (Revolutionary Soldier's Organisation)
LeaderLt. Colonel (retired) Abu Taher
Major (dismissed) Mohammad Abdul Jalil
Founded1 January 1973
DissolvedAfter 7 November 1975 Bangladeshi coup d'état
IdeologyMarxism
Revolutionary socialism
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