Published on 12:00 AM, December 14, 2014

August 19, 1971

August 19, 1971

  • Muktibahini launch a sudden attack on three boats of Pakistani soldiers on Shalda river on their way to Brahmanpara from Shalda river camp. 20 Pakistan soldiers are killed in the incident.
  • Muktabahini kill eight Pakistani troops and destroy a bunker attacking the store of Shalda river camp.
  • Freedom fighters kill four Pakistan raiders attacking their Chilmari camp in Kurigram in the evening.
  • Muktibahini kill four Pakistan soldiers, five policemen and detain 14 others attacking Saturia Police Station in Dhaka.
  • Freedom fighters ambush a launch of Pakistan army in Paikgacha of Khulna and kill them all.