Published on 12:01 AM, December 09, 2014

November 19, 1971

November 19, 1971


Attack on Mukunda BOP in November 19, 1971
Source: Shafiullah, KM Bir Uttam Major General. Muktijuddhe Bangladesh, Dhaka: Agami Prokashon, 1995: 198.
  • Patgram sub-Sector Commander Capt Matiur Rahman with his troops attack strong Pakistan base in Borokhata. Pakistan troops retreat and build defence at Hatibandha.
  • Provisional President Syed Nazrul Islam and Prime Minister Tajuddin Ahmad send Eid greetings to the citizens. “That day is not very far, when we will celebrate Eid on a free Bangladesh,” they say.
  • Abdul Hakim, an armed Razakar from Bhaluka Razakar base, surrenders to Muktibahini.
  • Muktibahini kill two Pakistan troops at a skirmish at Rajnagar in Comilla and hold captive five armed Razakars.
  • Three Pakistan military men are killed as Muktibahini attack a military SUV in Mymensingh. Muktibahini captured the SUV and three rifles.