He was born on 16 December 1947 in Hajipur village of Daulatikhan upazilla under Bhola district. His father, Habibur Rahman was a Havilder. On 18 April 1971, Mostofa Kamal was killed in a defensive battle against the occupying Pakistan Army in Daruin village of Comilla. His actions inflicted heavy casualties on his enemy troops. He was awarded the highest recognition of bravery of the Bangladesh Army, Bir Sreshtho.