GAIBANDHA, DEC 07, 2023 (BSS)-On this day in 1971, valiant freedom fighters (FFs) liberated Gaibandha town defeating the Pakistani occupation forces who entered into the Gaibandha town on April 17 in 1971 and stationed themselves at wireless office and then Helal Park now Shah Abdul Hamid Stadium. As the news spread, the people of Gaibandha town rushed to the ground, rejoiced liberation of their motherland by chanting slogans ‘Joy Bangla’ with the FFs and gave reception to the FFs for their heroic achievement. And thus, the Gaibandha town was liberated from the hands of Pakistan Army on this day in 1971, said Mahbub Elahi Ranju, BirProtik. Later, a discussion was also held at the stage of Independence Square of the town with freedom fighter Mahmudul Haque Sahjada, coordinator of the committee in the chair. Ikbal Maju and freedom fighter Ali Akbar addressed the function among others.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 07, 2023 10:53 UTC