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Liberation War History of Rangpur Division

      On the roads, midway, it's not just the red color of blood, but something extraordinary!

      The roar of the marching masses shakes the oppressors with fear.

🔥 The History of Rangpur Division in the Liberation War
Rangpur Division, which currently consists of 8 districts (Rangpur, Dinajpur, Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Gaibandha, Thakurgaon, Nilphamari, and Panchagarh), played a crucial and heroic role in the Liberation War. The history of Rangpur Division during the 1971 Liberation War is a glorious chapter in Bangladesh's independence struggle. The region was one of the most significant battle zones of the Liberation War. The resistance, guerrilla attacks, and public participation here played an outstanding role in ensuring the success of the war. Below is a brief history of the Liberation War in Rangpur Division:

🎯 Geographical and Strategic Importance
Due to its proximity to the Indian border, this division was a strategic hotspot for the freedom fighters. Many fighters traveled through this region to India for training before returning to fight.

📍 Brief History of the Liberation War by District
🔹 Rangpur District
After March 25, the Pakistani army launched widespread massacres in Rangpur city.
Rangpur Cantonment was a major military base from where operations were launched in various northern areas.
Many students and teachers from Carmichael College joined the Liberation War.

🔹 Dinajpur District
Dinajpur was the center of a horrific massacre during the Liberation War. Thousands of people were martyred in the rural areas outside the city.
Several guerrilla battles took place in Fulbari and Biral regions.
Dinajpur was freed in early December through a joint operation by the Mukti Bahini and Indian forces.

🔹 Thakurgaon District
The district's marginalized groups, indigenous people, and ordinary farmers fought actively.
A large-scale resistance was formed with the help of India towards the end of the war.

🔹 Nilphamari District
Guerrilla attacks against the Pakistani army were frequent here, with intense fighting especially in Saidpur.
In Saidpur, the Pakistani army, with the help of Biharis, killed many Bengalis.

🔹 Kurigram and Lalmonirhat
Being border districts, the freedom fighters launched guerrilla warfare using rivers and chars (sandbars).
Many freedom fighters traveled through this region to India for training due to its proximity to Assam.

🔹 Gaibandha District
In Gaibandha city, students and youth led the resistance.
The Pakistani army conducted raids on villages, killing many people.

🔹 Panchagarh District
Located near India's Sikkim and West Bengal borders, this region was significant.
Panchagarh was used as a route for training and arms supply to the freedom fighters.

🕊️ Civilian Resistance and the Role of Women
Women in Rangpur Division played a vital role by providing shelter, food, medical care, and even transmitting secret messages to the freedom fighters. Many women were subjected to atrocities, including rape and martyrdom, and they remain a symbol of pride for the nation.

🏞️ Memorials and Legacy
Every district in Rangpur Division has its own Liberation War memorial.
Various places have established Liberation War museums and Shaheed Minars (martyr’s memorials).
Many battle sites have been preserved as historical monuments.

✊ Overall Evaluation
Rangpur Division was like a burning fire during the Liberation War. The people of this region demonstrated their patriotism, courage, and self-sacrifice, proving that they would never accept enslavement. This land is stained with the blood of martyrs, and it is a matter of pride for all Bengalis, a symbol of the glory of the Liberation War.

To search for freedom fighters, visit 

[http://molwa.gov.bd/fighter_search.php]

Thanking you - ICT Cell, Divisional Commissioner's Office, Rangpur Division, Rangpur