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NATORE, March 30, 2026 (BSS)– Moyna Battle Day, commemorating a significant incident of the Liberation War, was observed in Natore today with due respect and solemnity.

Marking the day, wreaths were placed at the Moyna Memorial, followed by a discussion meeting and a doa mahfil.

Acting Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Abir Hossain attended the discussion as the chief guest with former chairman of Lalpur Upazila Parishad Harunar Rashid Pappu in the chair.

Professor Idris Ali Molla, a son of a martyr’s family, and Professor AKM Abdus Sabur spoke at the event among others.

Speakers at the discussion noted that the glorious history of the Moyna battle would remain immortal in the nation’s struggle for independence and continue to inspire future generations.

According to historical accounts, following the launch of Operation Searchlight in Dhaka on March 25 of 1971, Pakistani military forces were deployed across the country. 

A unit of the Pakistan Army’s 25 Regiment, travelling from Dhaka to Rajshahi Cantonment, faced resistance from freedom fighters at Muladuli on the Natore-Pabna border.

Scattered under attack, seven vehicles of the regiment entered Moyna village in Lalpur upazila and faced strong resistance from propel. 

At least 40 Bengalis were martyred in the confrontation.

The forces were forced to retreat, leaving behind several dead soldiers. During their retreat, seven members of the Pakistani army, including Major Khadem Hossain Raja, were captured in a wheat field and beaten to death by an agitated crowd.

The battle fought on March 30, 1971, at Moyna village is regarded as the first resistance and the only direct battle in Natore during the Liberation War.