Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman -File PhotoBy Md Manikul AzadDHAKA, March 25, 2026 (BSS) - At 2:15 am on March 26 in 1971, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman revolted against Pakistani military junta, mobilising Bengali troops under his command at the port city of Chattogram. March 26, 1971 is the Bangladesh's Independence Day, while in a reflective article Zia later described the day that "etched in the Bangalee's heart in blood letters". "The fate of the case (resulting in unconditional release of Sheikh Mujib) forged the unity of Bengali soldiers, sailors and airmen . He then turned to the Bengali soldiers of the unit and delivered a speech addressing them. (Yet) I briefly told them everything," Zia wrote describing the moment of the revolt.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 25, 2026 06:27 UTC