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Feni is observing its Liberation Day on Saturday as freedom fighters defeated the Pakistani occupation force and their local collaborators on this day in 1971.
The valiant sons of the district hoisted the flag of independent Bangladesh on that day, following nine months of a bloody struggle, reports UNB.
The people of Feni celebrated the victory as the brutalities of the Pakistani army and their collaborators, including the Razakar, Al-Badr, and Al-Shams forces, ended on that day with the fleeing of the Pakistani force and their collaborators.
The historic day symbolises the triumph of a people’s fight for sovereignty, won at the cost of countless lives.
Every year, the day is commemorated with various programmes in the district.
This year, events began at 10:00 am at the Liberation War Memorial on College Road, where wreaths were laid. A rally followed, culminating in a discussion at the Deputy Commissioner’s auditorium.
On December 6 in 1971, armed freedom fighters, led by Captain Zafar Imam of Sector 2’s Sub-Sector, entered Feni city through its eastern side.
Later, the first flag of independent Bangladesh in Feni was raised at Rajazir Dighi near Dak Banglow.
The freedom fighters gathered there, chanting slogans of “Joy Bangla.”
Veteran freedom fighter Zainal Abedin VP recalled, “At the start of December, we used guerrilla tactics of ‘hit-and-run’ to advance near Panchgachia. On the night of December 5, the Pakistani army retreated through Shubhpur and Baraiyarhat towards Chattogram.”
Deputy Commissioner of Feni Monira Haque said they commemorate the day with enthusiasm and gratitude, remembering the extraordinary courage of Feni’s heroes.