Made for uiu bds course spring 2023 about the thoughts and opinions visiting the Liberation War Museum.
এস্যাইনমেন্ট টপিক
• মুক্তিযুদ্ধ জাদুঘরে ভ্রমণ আপনাে মুক্তিযুদ্ধ বিষয়ক ধােণারক বকভারি প্রভাবিত
করেরে?
(যাো ট্যুরে বিরয়বেরেন তারদে জনু)
• BDS ককার্ সটট্ আপনাে িাাংোরদশ র্ম্পবকসত ধােণারক বকভারি প্রভাবিত করেরে?
(যাো ট্যুরে কযরত পারেন বন তারদে জনু)
পনমদেশনা
• এর্ুাইনরমন্ট িাাংো অথিা ইাংরেক্তজ ভাষায় বেখরত হরি।
• কপ্ররজরন্টশারন িাাংো অথিা ইাংরেক্তজ ভাষায় উত্তে কদয়া যারি।
• কমাট্ ২০ট্া কথরক ৩০ট্া স্লাইড থাকরত পারে।
• মারেে স্লাইডগুরোরত গ্রুপ কমম্বােরদে অনুভূ বত তয রে ধেরত হরি (১৫০-২০০
শরেে কভতে)।
• িাবক স্লাইডগুরো েবি এিাং কুাপশরনে মাধুরম র্াজারত হরি। এট্া দুইভারি কো
কযরত পারে। ১) িুোেী ১ কথরক ৪ এ আমো যা যা কদখোম। ২) মুক্তিযুরদ্ধে
ট্াইমোইন অনুযায়ী েবি এিাং ঘট্নািেী (১৯৫২ কথরক ১৯৭১ র্াে পয সন্ত)।
• ৬ এবপ্রে, িৃহস্পবতিাে বিরকে ৫ট্াে মরধু ইরমইরে পাওয়াে পরয়ন্ট ফাইেটট্
জমা বদরত হরি। ইরমইরেে র্ািরজরে কর্কশান এিাং টট্রমে নাম বেখরত হরি।
কযমন, AZ - Sonar Bangla। পাওয়াে পরয়ন্ট ফাইেটট্ও একই ভারি বেরনম করে
বনরত হরি।
Assignment topic
How has a visit to the Liberation War Museum affected your understanding of the Liberation War? (For those who went on the tour)
How has the BDS course affected your perception of Bangladesh? (For those who couldn't make it to the tour)
instructions
Assignment should be written in Bengali or English language.
The presentation can be answered in Bengali or English language.
There may be 20 to 30 slides in total. The middle slides should highlight the feelings of the group members (within 150-200 words).
• The rest of the slides should be arranged with pictures and captions. This can be done in two ways. 1) Everything we saw in galleries 1 to 4. 2) Photos and events according to the timeline of the Liberation War (from 1952 to 1971).
• Submit the PowerPoint file by email by 5pm on Thursday, April 6. The subject of the email should include the name of the section and the team. For example, AZ - Sonar Bangla. Power point file should also be renamed in the same way.
2. On 23rd March we visited the Liberation War
Museum. The visit exposed us to new
information about the struggle for
Independence of Bangladesh.
Here's a collection of all
the memorable things
and our thoughts.
3. Sadman Biazid Arnob
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Abrarul Haque Rifat
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Jakia Jannat Riza
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Ragib Ahnaf Nehal
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Dipak Chandra Das
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Md.Rafat khan
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Kazi Mahmudur Rahman Abir
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5. Shat Gambuj Mosque
The mosque was built in the 15th century by Ulugh
Khan-i-Jahan near the Bhairab River in Khalifatabad.
It is a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO due
to its architectural style, terracotta designs, cupolas
and two-story concept, and Chain-and-bell motifs.
Paharpur (525-750)
Paharpur is the second largest Buddhist monastery
south of the Himalayas, with its cruciform central
shrine being one of the great wonders of ancient
Bengal. It has been declared a World Heritage Site
by UNESCO.
6. Battle of Plassey
The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757,
between the forces of the British East India
Company and the army of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the
Nawab of Bengal. The British emerged victorious,
securing control of Bengal and marking the
beginning of British colonial rule in India.
Colonial Domination
Fort William was constructed by the British East
India Company near the bank of the Hooghly River,
Kolkata and named after King William III in 1700. This
painting, was painted in 1735 by the artist, Elisha
Kirkall.
7. Charyapada
Transcript of palm leaf (Circa 1814 AD).
Terracotta plaques
8th-12th century, Paharpur Buddha Vihar Navgaon
8. Plunder of Bengal
Famine snclcn people dunnrtic imncorisoninn
The Bengal Renaissance
Bengal Renaissance refers largely to the social, cultural
and intellectual changes in Bengal during the nineteenth
century as a result of contact with the European
civilization Bengal and her eminent citizens
amalgamated the notions of both East & West and
created a synthesis
9. Andaman Cellular Jail
All political prisoners were exiled there after the
Sepoy Mutiny in 1857. In the second decade of the
20th century it became an extensive cellular jail
where thousands of freedom fighters were had
captive, tortured and hanged.
Creation of Pakistan
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose with members of the
Indian National Army in Singapore
10. Six-point Charter
Historic Six-point demand was raised by
Bangabandhu Sherkli Mujibur Rahman which
eventually lead to the liberation of Bangladesh It has
been widely credited as the "Charter of Freedom" of
the Bengali people's struggle for self-determination.
repressive measures to stall the movement.
Language Movement
The question as to what would be the state language of
Pakistan was raised immediately after its creation West
Pakistani leaders believed that Urdu. although spoken
only by 7%, should be the state language of Pakistan.
However, Eastern Pakistan with 56% of state's
population spoke Bangla as the mother tongue.
13. Students Protest
Girls with dummy rifle on the streets of dhaka
Sheikh Mujib Rallies the People
At a mammoth public meeting on 7 March Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman announced that the non- violent non-cooperation
movement would continue until power was handed over to
the elected representatives. In this tense situation he
called for further sacrifices to make the dream of
independence real.
15. Planning Genocide Operation Searchlight
In March of an unspecified year, Major Generals Khadim Hussain
Raja and Rao Farman Ali drafted a military action plan in Dhaka,
which was approved by President Gen Yahya Khan. A few days later,
a phone call was made by Lt. Gen. Tikka Khan to ily transmitted to
various cantonments by leading generals, and a copy was later
published by Major Siddiq Salik.
16. Report by Simon Dring of
Daily Telegraph about the
massacre of 29 March
17. Spontaneous Resistance.
Organized Resistance
All over the country people stood united against military
onslaught with whatever weapons they had. In Kushtia and
elsewhere they encircled the Pakistani forces and
overpowered them. The Pakistan Army regrouped and
attacked with full force.
Photo by Pexels
18. Military Leadership Organize
Resistance
The officers and soldiers of East Bengal Regiments of Pakistan Army
formed the core of early resistance. Colonel (Retd.) MAG Osmani, the
senior-most Bengali officer, also member of the National Assembly,
became the lead figure of armed resistance On 4 April few young
officers of the East Bengal Regiment met with Col. Osmany at Telipara
Tea Estate, Sylhet, and organized themselves into core resistance
force.
19. Rehana's Story
The frock of Rehana symbolizes the fate of a 4
month-old baby girl from Senhati, Digholia,
Khulna She was the daughter of Abdus Salam
Khan, commander of freedom fighters that he
had trained during the non-cooperation
movement.
21. Plight of the Refugees
Pakistan Army penetrated deep into the countryside and
continued their kill burn and destroy mission. This caused
immense death and massive human suffering People had to
leave their home and sought refugee in India
22. Dr. Mohammad Fazle Rabbi
Dr. Fazle Rabbi, a Clinical Medicine and Cardiology professor
at Dhaka Medical College, actively supported social and
political movements of Bengali people. He and his wife also
aided freedom fighters, using their car to transport injured
individuals and medicine. Sadly, Dr. Rabbi was abducted and
killed by members of the Al-Badar squad on December 15th,
along with other intellectuals.
Guerrilla-Camp and Hide-out
Freedom Fighters had temporary hide-outs at
different places. With local people's logistics and
intelligence support they planned prepared
executed the attack.
23. International Public Support
Western governments did not support, but democratic people
and Bangladeshi diaspora aided Bangladesh's liberation
struggle. However, Pakistan's allies including the US, China,
and Arab countries opposed it.
The Concert for Bangladesh
The Concert for Bangladesh was a benefit concert
organized by former Beatles member George Harrison and
Indian musician Ravi Shankar in 1971 to raise funds for the
victims of the Bangladesh Liberation War. It featured
notable musicians and raised over $240,000 for the cause.
25. Naval Commando
Sector-10, a naval commando unit, was formed on May 27,
1971, with eight submariners who had escaped from France.
On August 15, they simultaneously attacked ports in
Chittagong, Mongla, Naryangoni, and Chandpur. Their signal
was a Tagore song broadcast by All-India Radio. They
sunk/disabled 26 ships, effectively halting port operations.
Guerrilla-Camp and Hide-out
762 MM SMG (Submachine gun), used by
Bangladesh regular Forces
26. Photo by Pexels
Battle of Belonia
Battle of Belonia In October, Tenth East Bengal Regiment, formed
under Major Zafar Imam's command, made back to back attack
against the Pakistani positions in the Chitila railway station. They
crossed Muhuri river on 5-6 November and liberated Parshuram
on 10 December with support of the Indian Ally Force.
27. Sexual Violence
Women in Bangladesh suffered greatly during the nine-month
struggle against Pakistani forces and their collaborators. The
extent of their pain and suffering is not fully documented, but
evidence exists to help us understand the gravity of their
experiences.
Portrayal of Victims
The faceless victim woman with agony in the photograph
of Naibuddin Ahmed, Quamrul Hasan's painting "Three
Daughters" on suffering of three victim women, a letter
from father of a victim girl to Bangabandhu and Dan
Coggin's report and telex highlights the sexual violence
against Bengali girls and women.
28. The Seven Bir Sreshtho
Seven Bir Sreshtho who bravely sacrificed their lives in the
liberation war: Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman, Engine
Artificer Ruhul Amin, Sipahi Hamidur Rahman, Sipahi Mostafa
Kamal, Lance Naik Munshi Abdur Rouf, Captain Mohiuddin
Jahangir and Lance Naik Nur Mohammad Sheikh
The Surrender
On 16 December, the Pakistani Force led by Lt. Gen. A. A. K. Niazi
surrendered to the Joint Command of Bangladesh Liberation Force
and Indian Force led by Lt. Gen. Jagjit Singh Aurora at the Racecourse
ground.
29. The Museum's Impact
● Encourages visitors to uphold and honor the
principles of democracy, human rights, and
social justice
● Promotes cultural pride and self-awareness
among Bangladeshi visitors
● Inspires a sense of gratitude and reverence
for those who fought for Bangladesh's
freedom
● Builds bridges of understanding among
nations and cultures
Photo by Pexels
My class and I went on a field trip to visit the Liberation War Museum a few days ago.
After reaching there, we saw a documentary on our Liberation War. The documentary
gave life to the gut-wrenching horrors of war that we read about in books. Additionally,
we learned about the history of Bengal & the struggle for the independence of
Bangladesh. Moreover, we saw how West Pakistan discriminated against and
exploited the people of East Pakistan. We saw the martyrs and how bravely they
fought for the independence of Bangladesh.
In my opinion, we should all honor the sacrifice of our martyrs, by standing shoulder to
shoulder with each Bangladeshi regardless of their political or religious beliefs, and
work together for the betterment of our country.
-Sadman Biazid Arnob
30. The Museum's Impact
● Encourages visitors to uphold and honor the
principles of democracy, human rights, and
social justice
● Promotes cultural pride and self-awareness
among Bangladeshi visitors
● Inspires a sense of gratitude and reverence
for those who fought for Bangladesh's
freedom
● Builds bridges of understanding among
nations and cultures
Photo by Pexels
Visiting the Liberation War Museum can teach us a lot about the Bangladesh
Liberation War.
Recently, I went to the museum with my friend and teacher and it was an
amazing experience.
The museum has many things on display like pictures, belongings of the
martyrs, and things used in the war.
It is arranged in order so we could see what happened before the war and
during it.
Walking around the museum made me feel very sad because I saw the
young people who gave their lives in the war.
But it also showed me how brave and strong the Bangladeshi people are.
Overall, visiting the Liberation War Museum taught me a lot about the
Bangladesh Liberation War and how important it is to our country.
It also awakens my patriotism. It was a great experience.
- Abrarul Haque Rifat
31. The Museum's Impact
● Encourages visitors to uphold and honor the
principles of democracy, human rights, and
social justice
● Promotes cultural pride and self-awareness
among Bangladeshi visitors
● Inspires a sense of gratitude and reverence
for those who fought for Bangladesh's
freedom
● Builds bridges of understanding among
nations and cultures
Photo by Pexels
Recently We visited Libaration war Museum. A visit to the Liberation
War Museum can greatly enhance one's understanding of the
Liberation War.It provides a comprehensive history of the Liberation
War 1971,starting from the events that led to the war and the struggle
for independence, to the final victory and the birth of Bangladesh as a
sovereign nation.We can witness first-hand accounts of the atrocities
committed during the war, including the genocide of innocent civilians,
and the bravery and sacrifice of the freedom fighters who fought for their
country's independence.Through the museum's exhibits, we can also
gain a deeper understanding of the political and social context of the
war, as well as the cultural and religious diversity of the people of
Bangladesh.As a national institution, the museum plays an important
role in preserving the memory of the war and its significance for future
generations.
Overall, I believe that visiting the Liberation War Museum is a valuable
and important experience that can help us to better understand the
history and significance of the Liberation War, and to appreciate the
sacrifices and struggles of those who fought for Bangladesh's
independence.
-Jakia Jannat Riza
32. Visiting the Liberation War Museum has deeply influenced my
understanding of the Liberation War by providing a comprehensive and
immersive experience of the events leading up to the war, the war itself,
and its aftermath.
On my visit, I came across a bloodstained frock of a four months
old baby girl, Rehana. I was surprised to see her tiny dress and wondered
how it was even relevant to our Liberation War. Little did I know that the
newborn child was flung and trampled to death in the yard
of her home by the boots of the Pakistani military. What was her
fault? Her innocent life was taken away just because she was the
child of a commander of freedom fighters. This was a mere sacrifice
among the many more. The sacrifice of this young martyr shook my heart
deeply to the core and made me ask myself, "how am I ever going to
repay the debt of her self-sacrifice for which I enjoy my freedom as a
proud citizen of Bangladesh?".
The sacrifices of the 30 million heroes of our Liberation War are
immeasurable. The debt can never be repaid. Yet we still have to try our
best to uphold the sacrifices little by little for the rest of our lives.
-Ragib Ahnaf Nehal
33. The Museum's Impact
● Encourages visitors to uphold and honor the
principles of democracy, human rights, and
social justice
● Promotes cultural pride and self-awareness
among Bangladeshi visitors
● Inspires a sense of gratitude and reverence
for those who fought for Bangladesh's
freedom
● Builds bridges of understanding among
nations and cultures
Photo by Pexels
At the cost of nine long months of bloody war and three million lives, we won
our great freedom. Behind this war there was a timeless history. A visit to the
Liberation War Museum a few days ago influenced my understanding of the
Liberation War. At the beginning, a documentary film was shown in the
auditorium of the museum which covered the period from 1947 to 1972. The
four galleries of the museum were arranged differently. Various newspapers
and magazines published during the Liberation War were arranged in the
galleries which bear the signature of outstanding documents of the
Liberation War. There were also weapons used by freedom fighters, items
used by national level leaders. Also learn about the women who were
abused by the Pakistani forces. A visit to the museum can make one
realize the cruel atrocities committed by the Pakistani forces on the innocent
people of our country. This trip greatly influenced my views on the Liberation
War, if not completely. After this trip, the respect for not only the freedom
fighters but the oppressed common people who spent days in hunger, the
women oppressed by the Pakistani forces, all the martyrs has increased
manifold.
-Dipak Chandra Das
34. The Museum's Impact
● Encourages visitors to uphold and honor the
principles of democracy, human rights, and
social justice
● Promotes cultural pride and self-awareness
among Bangladeshi visitors
● Inspires a sense of gratitude and reverence
for those who fought for Bangladesh's
freedom
● Builds bridges of understanding among
nations and cultures
Photo by Pexels
Liberation war is an important chapter of Bengali history. The
liberation war of 1971 had a great impact on the consciousness of
the Bengali nation. Although the liberation war was known through
textbooks in childhood, the context of the liberation war was not
deeply understood.
A few days ago, I got an opportunity to learn a lot about the
Liberation War by visiting the Liberation War Museum. By first
watching a documentary in the museum, one gets a basic idea of
the brutality of the Pakistani occupation forces and the lives of the
people at that time. Then by visiting various galleries, an
opportunity is created to know about the issues by seeing several
pictures, pictures less about the liberation war. In addition, several
important days of the liberation war period such as: Kalratri on
25th March, Bangabandhu's speech on 10th March, formation of
Mujib Nagar government are known in detail.
Thus, a visit to the Liberation War Museum greatly influences the
perception of the Liberation War.
-Md.Rafat khan
35. The Museum's Impact
● Encourages visitors to uphold and honor the
principles of democracy, human rights, and
social justice
● Promotes cultural pride and self-awareness
among Bangladeshi visitors
● Inspires a sense of gratitude and reverence
for those who fought for Bangladesh's
freedom
● Builds bridges of understanding among
nations and cultures
Photo by Pexels
Today I’m going to tell you about how a visit to the Liberation War Museum in
Bangladesh affected my understanding of the Liberation War.
The Liberation War Museum is a museum in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is committed to
saving the historical backdrop of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, and is the
only museum that is dedicated to the struggle of Bangladesh’s freedom.
I had the opportunity to visit the museum recently for a field trip of BDS course with
my classmates and I was struck by the depth of history and information that it
contained. The museum consists of several galleries that contain artifacts, pictures,
and documents related to the Liberation War. The most interesting part of the
museum is the interactive multimedia displays that tell the story of the events
leading up to, during, and after the war.
Our trip starts with a documentary that shows some events of the war. The museum
also contains a number of personal stories from people who were affected by the
war. Hearing these stories, as well as seeing artifacts from the war, gave me a much
more vivid and realistic understanding of the war and its impact on the people of
Bangladesh.
I came away from the museum with a much greater understanding of the struggles
and sacrifices of the people of Bangladesh during the war and a greater
appreciation for the spirit of freedom and independence that they fought for.
-Kazi
Mahmudur Rahman Abir
36. To conclude, the Liberation War of Bangladesh was a
significant event in the nation's history, marking its emergence
as an independent and sovereign state. The struggle for
freedom was not easy, and the sacrifices made by millions of
Bangladeshis will forever be remembered and honored. It is
crucial that future generations learn about and understand the
war's significance to appreciate the nation's hard-fought
freedom and continue to work towards a brighter future for all
Bangladeshis. Therefore, We highly recommend that you visit
the Liberation War Museum as it is not only a tribute to those
who fought for freedom but also a meaningful way to reflect
on the nation's past and its ongoing journey towards progress
and development.
Conclusion
37. Why Learn About the
Bangladesh Liberation War?
● Gives perspective on the importance of
freedom and self-determination
● Inspires empathy and understanding for
those in conflict zones
● Appreciates the sacrifices and struggles of
the Bangladeshi people
● Encourages a sense of global citizenship and
responsibility
Photo by Pexels
এক সাগর রক্তের বিবিমক্তে
িাাংলার স্বাধীিতা আিক্তল যারা
আমরা ততামাক্তের ভ
ু লক্তিা িা