The New Nation - Internet Edition

A colourful procession was brought out by Freedom
Fighters in Barisal town celebrating the Freedom Day of
Barisal on Saturday.

BSS, Barisal

The historic Barisal Freedom Day was observed in a befitting manner here yesterday.

Wreaths were placed at the 'Trish Godown killing field' in the city yesterday under the banner of the 'Suicide Square of the 1971 Liberation War' in observance of the day.

A rally was also brought out from the local law college which subsequently assembled in front of the memorial plaque near the deputy commissioner's office.

Saima Jalil, spouse of valiant freedom fighter late Major (retd) Jalil, Manirul Hassan and Hasina Nazrul addressed the rally. Later, the local unit of Muktijoddha Sangsad brought out a procession in the afternoon.

The processionists paraded different city streets before terminating at the Shaheed Minar. December 8 is a memorable day for the people of Barisal. On this day in 1971, Barisal was freed from the occupation of the Pakistani Army.

The freedom fighters, in collaboration with the local people, had liberated Barisal district from the occupation forces on December 8.

Patuakhali, Jhalakathi and Pirojpur districts were also freed on the same day.