‘First Armed Resistance Day’ tomorrow

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DHAKA, March 18, 2019 (BSS) – The ‘First Armed Resistance Day’ will be
observed in a befitting manner through various programmes in Gazipur and the
capital city tomorrow.

In observance of the day, a discussion will be held at Bangladesh Press
Council auditorium in the city at 10 am and a reception programme at Shaheed
Barkat Stadium in Gazipur, said a press release here today.

The 19th March, 1971 is a unique day in the history of country’s Liberation
War as the freedom-loving people, under the directive of Father of the Nation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, launched the first armed attack on the
Pakistani forces at Joydebpur in Gazipur.

On the day, several freedom fighters, including Hormut, Niamat and Monu K
Halifa, made their supreme sacrifices.

After the incident, slogans started to be chanted across the country – ”Go
through the path of Joydebpur and make Bangladesh free”.

It was told that the attack launched by the freedom fighters inspired the
Bengalees in earning the long-cherished independence of the country in 1971.

Commemorating the day, a sculpture named ‘Jagrata Chowrangi’ was built at
Gazipur intersection in 1972-73.