November 6 marks the historic Banshipara War Day in Atghoria upazila of Pabna. On this day in 1971, ten freedom fighters embraced martyrdom in a fierce frontal battle against the Pakistani occupation forces in Banshipara village of Atghoria upazila, while over fifty occupation soldiers were killed.
In November 1971, the liberation war was steadily intensifying across the country. A group of India-trained freedom fighters was stationed in Atghoria upazila. On November 3, freedom fighters eliminated nine Razakars in Beruan village of Chandbha union, Atghoria.
Seeking retaliation, the Pakistani occupation and Razakar forces set out in search of the freedom fighters on the morning of November 6. Upon receiving this intelligence, more than a hundred freedom fighters congregated and formulated a defense strategy against the occupation forces.
As the Razakars and Pakistani occupation forces advanced toward the Chandabarti riverbank in Banshipara where the freedom fighters had established their base, a ferocious battle broke out. Pakistani Captain Taher was killed on the spot. During the hours-long frontal combat, ten freedom fighters attained martyrdom at the scene.
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Various programs have been organized by the upazila administration and the families of the martyred freedom fighters to observe the day. These include placing floral wreaths at the monument, discussion meetings, and milad mahfils.
Atghoria Upazila Freedom Fighter Commander Zahurul Huq stated that a doa mahfil and discussion meeting will be held on the morning of the day to pray for the salvation of the departed souls of the martyred freedom fighters.
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Reported by Md. Masud Rana, Atghoria (Pabna) Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
