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Independence Day celebration at Liberation War Museum 4

Cultural Correspondent
On die occasion of its 12 th anniversary and Independence Day, the Liberation War Museum has organised a week-long programme that started from March 22. On March 24, BirpratikTajul Islam was invited to deliver a speech on his experience during the war.
The welcome speech was delivered by one of the museum's founder trustees, Akku Chowdhury, who, as he put it, along with the other members --Dr. Sarwar Ali, Aly Zaker, Sara Zaker, Ziauddin Tariq Ali, Asaduzzaman Noor and Mofidul Hoque -- work as catalysts to keep
the’ mus'eUTn functiortihg' smoothly.
A valiant freedom fighter, Tajul Islam recounted how he was injured three times during the war. The first injury was in Kamalpur field, where even after getting seriously hurt, he escaped from the hospital to go the battlefield again. His second injury was in Dhalai and third at Sylhet's MC College on December 14, 1971. After his last injury, he was sent to Shillong. On December 16, he lost his consciousness and recovered after six days. Many believed that he would not survive the last injury but the brave fighter bounced back to health. He explained how he had witnessed the demise of many of
his comrades, how'he had saved several women and children subjected to torture and how on several cases he battled on, believing that he was breathing his last.
He was especially moved by the December 14 incident at MC College where many of his dearest friends became martyrs namely, Nur Nabi, Sipahi Taher, Sipahi Jalal and Sipahi Mahiuddin. He recalls one occasion where despite an injury he held cover fire and had to carry one of his severely injured mates on his shoulder. Their initial determination was boosted by the martyred Anwar. Holding his bloodied belt, the combatants swore that they would not let his sacrifice go in vain.
After his eloquent speech, there was a cultural performance by Shamoli Ideal School and College. A jatra performance, presented by Nipcn Pal and his troupe from Tangail, was next to follow.
On March 25 the programme started at 6:40 pm with lighting candles.
Children (between the ages of 3 to 9) accompanied by members of Boddhyobhumir Shontan Dol (BSD) lit candles at the museum premises in remembrance of the people murdered by the Pak army on the night of March 25, 1971. During the session, members of BSD rendered the song Aguner poroshrnoni chhoao praney.
A short discussion followed. Liberation War Museum trustees Aly Zaker and Mofidul Haque spoke on the occasion.
After the discussion a cultural programme was held starting with a performance by BSD. BSD is a cultural organisation formed by g the family members of the people 3 murdered at the Jolladkhana 5 Boddhyobhumi. This was the first 5 public performance by the organi-5 sation. Members of the organisation presented songs, short play and recitation.
Next on stage was Bangladesh Abritti Samannay Parishad. Members of the organisation --Ahkamullah, Rafiqul Islam, Hassan Arif, Laila Afroz and others presented a group recitation featuring excerpts from the writings by Maniruzzaman and Nirmalendu Goon.
Shorkalpan Abritti Chakra staged a group presentation titled Razaker-erNamta.
The last performance of the day was staged by the Dhaka wing of Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammilan Parishad.
In remembrance of our Independence Day, the Liberation War Museum has organised the Liberation War Book Fair that will be held everyday from 10am to 7pm at the museum premises.