Dhaka Bureau: December is the month of victory in the life of the nation. This December comes to the hearts of crores of people with a message of motivation, promise. The life-giving power of overcoming adversity and fighting for beauty, truth is hidden in this December. December is the month of the final victory of ‘Bangladesh’ to stand up as a state. That unique achievement on the other hand this December is the month of bereavement. The pain of loss of 3 million lives and dignity of countless women is mixed in this moment of victory.
Today is December 1st. At this time in 1971, the liberation war took full form throughout the country. Pakistani forces are forced to retreat in the face of heavy attack by freedom fighters. A massive war was going on all over the country.
On this day in 1971, a report in the New York Times newspaper stated that as guerrilla activity increased inside Bangladesh, the military, under the direction of the West Pakistani military junta, resumed a brutal campaign of killing villagers and burning houses. Guerrillas have no idea how many young men of Jinjira have been lined up and killed on suspicion. At least 87 people were killed by the military in this village on the other side of Buriganga. Most of them are young. Women and children were not spared from them.
On this day, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, while speaking in the Upper House of Parliament, urged President Yahya Khan to order the removal of Pakistani troops from Bangladesh for the sake of establishing peace in the subcontinent. He said that the removal of Pakistani troops from Bangladesh is the best solution to the problem. In this speech, he urged the people of Bangladesh and India to be ready to face future challenges.
A government spokesman said in Rawalpindi that the trial of late Awami League chief Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has not yet ended. He said, the offensive pressure that was created in the four fronts of East Pakistan is still continuing.
On this day in 1971, the freedom fighters killed two Muslim League workers in an operation in Dhaka. The remaining two were admitted to the hospital with bullet wounds. Meanwhile, the freedom fighters launched a surprise attack at Shamshernagar in Sylhet late at night and overwhelmed the Pakistani forces. Pakistani forces started fleeing from this area due to heavy attack by Mukti Bahini. Mukti Bahini declared Tengratila and Duarabazar free. As the operations of Mukti Bahini continued, Pakistani forces were forced to withdraw their forces from Gara, Alirgaon, Pirijpur in this district. Meanwhile, the People’s Party’s Dhaka office was severely damaged by the bomb blast. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto inaugurated this office two months ago. A priest named Charles R. Hauser and many monks were killed when the Baptist Mission at Rangamati was attacked by the invading forces.
In addition to national programs, various political, social, cultural and professional organizations have taken up various programs to celebrate the month of great victory. Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal-Jasad and Muktijoddha Organization will observe Muktijoddha Day nationwide on December 1 today. On this occasion, tributes will be paid to the martyred and late freedom fighters at Mirpur Bir Mukti Joddha Cemetery at 9 am. And at 11 o’clock in Suhrawardy Udyan, the flame will be lit eternally to pay tribute to the national heroes.
