A brief note about

LIBERATION WAR
In Lakshmipur

Presented by
Nazim Uddin Mahamud
 Introduction

Bangladeshi people strive and gained their freedom

against Pakistani military rulers after 9 months of a bloody
sacrifice. The word liberation means freedom and this
freedom cost Bangladesh 3 million martyrs life. The
liberation war of Bangladesh and getting independence
from Pakistan is the remarkable achievement for the
Bangladeshi people. Besides liberation war in 1971 is the
key to the unity of the people of Bangladesh.
Video Clip

About Liberation War

 Sectors of Liberation War

During Bangladesh War of

Independence the Bangladesh
Forces (Mukti Bahini) were divided
in the geographical area of
Bangladesh into eleven divisions as
sectors. Lakshmipur was under in
Sector No 2.
 1 Pak Army Attack Lakshmipur
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 24th April First Pakistani Army

Entered into Lakshmipur.
 According to distinct freedom fighter
command information,
 Lakshmipur town had witnessed
nearly 90 fights including 19 face to
face battles between freedom fighters
and Pakistani Army.
 1st Pak Army Attack Lakshmipur

 Total 37 freedom fighters had

died in those battles.
 Not only that Pakistani Army
had set up a torture camp
beside Madam Bridge area in
the town where they tortured
nearly 150 women and killed
several thousand people.
 Face to Face Battles in Lakshmipur

Torture Camp
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Freedom Fighters Women Tortured Civilians

 Freedom Fighters
Ramgoti & Komolnagor
20% Lakshmipur Sadar
33%

Ramgonj
31% Raipur
16%
 Refugee

 While a lot of Bengalis joined the

guerrilla force favoring independence,
many others, particularly women and
children, fled the country and took refuge
in the closest neighboring country -
India.
 Refugee camps were built in areas
nearby Bangladesh such as West Bengal,
Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura.

Photo: Refugees, women, and the 1971 War a reflection

 Conclusion

 Social, Economic and Political inferiority can never bring prosperity to a

nation.
 Undoubtedly, Bangladesh has been substantially better off after its
liberation from Pakistan.
 Developmental problems across all socio-economic and political sectors
still exist.
 Nevertheless, a remarkable achievement is that Bangladesh has managed to
acquire its sovereignty and independence, and therefore it has the power to
resolve its problems without the domination or interference of a superior
political authority,
Conclusion

 Bangladeshi people are able to proudly speak in Bengali, their

mother tongue, without any fear of persecution and aggression.
 However, regional cooperation is crucial for achieving peace and
stability in the country; It is essential for South Asian countries,
including Bangladesh and Pakistan, to improve and strengthen the
bonds with their neighbours.