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Sectors 11(Tangail) The War Of Liberation

War of Liberation, The began on 26 March 1971 and ended with the liberation of Bangladesh on 16 December 1971. The armed struggle was the culmination of a series of events, situations and issues contributing to the progressively deteriorating relations between East and West Pakistan. The questions of land reforms, state language, inter-wing economic and administrative disparities, provincial autonomy, the defense of East Pakistan and many other consequential questions had been straining the relations between the two wings of Pakistan ever since independence of the country from Britain in 1947.

The Pakistan Army was ordered to launch operation on Bangali people at midnight of 25 March. According to the plan for operation Search Light two headquarters were established. Major General Rao Farman Ali with 57 Brigade under Brigedier Arbab was responsible for operation in Dhaka city and its suburbs while Major General Khadim Raja was given the responsibility of the rest of the province. Lieutenant General Tikka Khan assumed the overall charge of the operation.

The students and the nationalist political activists put up resistance outside the cantonment. Road blocks were raised to obstruct the march of the Pakistani column to the city areas. The wireless set fitted jeeps and trucks loaded with troops groaned on the streets of Dhaka City at midnight of 25 March.

The first column of the Pakistan army faced obstruction at Farmgate, about one kilometre from the cantonment, due to a huge road block created by placing big tree trunks across the road. The hulks of old cars and unserviceable steam roller were also used in creating the blockade. Several hundred people chanted the slogan Joi Bangla which lasted for about 15 minutes. But soon guns silenced them. The army moved into the city before scheduled time and started the genocide.

The general elections of 1970 had made Bangabandhu sheikh mujibur rahman, chief of awami league which bagged 167 seats out of 169, the sole spokesman of the people of East Pakistan and majority leader in the Pakistan National Assembly. But the Pakistan civil and military ruling clique had refused to transfer power to the majority leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his party. Sheikh Mujib also refused to yield to the pressure put on him for undue accommodation. Sheikh Mujib's historic address on 7 March 1971 made this point quite clear to the Pakistani military junta. Then began the civil disobedience movement. Meanwhile talks started between Sheikh Mujib and President Yahya Khan to resolve the outstanding issues.

The Indian troops and the freedom fighters of Sector 11 reached Tongi on 14 December, and Savar in the morning of 16 December. Major General Jamshed, commander 36 Division of the Pakistan Army received Major General Nagra at Mirpur Bridge near Dhaka City. The Mukti Bahini and the Indian forces entered Dhaka city at 10.10 a. m. Major General Jacob, the chief of staff of the Indian Eastern Command landed at Dhaka airport at 1 p.m with the draft instrument of surrender.

A fleet of helicopters landed on the tarmac of Dhaka airport at about 4 p.m with Lieutenant General Aurora and his staff. Group captain AK Khandaker, deputy chief of staff, Bangladesh forces, represented the Mukti Bahini. Lieutenant General AAK Niazi received Lieutenant General Aurora. The instrument of surrender was signed by Lieutenant Jagit Sing Aurora and Lieutenant General Niazi at the Ramna Racecourse (now Suhrawardy Udyan) at one minute past 5 p.m on 16 December 1971. [Rafiqul Islam]

Sectors of War of Liberation In the War of Liberation in 1971 the whole geographical area of the then East Pakistan was strategically divided into eleven sectors with a sector commander for each of them. For better efficiency in military operations each of the sectors were divided into a number of sub-sectors under a commander.
Sector 11 comprised of the districts of Tangail and Mymensingh excluding Kishoreganj sub-division. Major M Abu Taher was the sector commander. After Major Taher was seriously wounded in a battle, he was replaced by Squadron Leader Hamidullah. The headquarters of the sector was at Mahendraganj. About twenty five thousand freedom fighters fought in this sector. The eight sub-sectors of the sector (and their commanders) were: Mainkarchar (Squadron Leader Hamidullah); Mahendraganj (Lieutenant Mizan); Purakhasia (Lieutenant Hashim); Dhalu (Lieutenant Taher Ahmed, later replaced by Lieutenant Kamal); Rangra (Matiur Rahman); Shivabari (some junior commanding officers of the EPR); Bagmara (some junior commanding officers of the EPR); and Maheshkhola (a member of the EPR). Guerilla activities were predominant in this sector, and regular forces held librated areas near the border. subedar Aftab held a huge chunk of liberated territory at Rahumani throughout the nine months of the war. In this sector, even women took up arms to fight the Pakistanis. Besides, Quader Siddiqi, a renowned free lance freedom fighter from Tangail, organized 16,000 guerillas in his district and carried out a number of successful operations against the Pakistan army quite independently. [Syeda Momtaz Sheren]

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Remarkable Personalities from Tangail District

Ali Sahan Shah Baba Adam Kasmiri, Moulavi Mohammad Maimuddin, Hemchandra, Wajed Ali Khan Panni, Sir Abdul Karim Gaznabi, Rajanikanta Guha, Mawlana Abdul Hamid Khan (Politician), Justice Abu Sayed Chowdhuri (Former President), Dr Alim Al Razi, Principle Ibrahim Kha (Literate Personality), M. N. Huda, Ranada Proshad Saha, Begum Fajilatun Nessa, PC Sarker (Magician), Dr Ashraf Shiddiki (Researcher), Mamunur Rashid (Play Personality), Rafique Azad (Writer), Samsul Hoque (Politician), Kader Shiddiki (Freedom Fighter and Politician), Tarapod Roy (Writer), Anupom Ghotok (Composer and Music Director) Lokman Hossain Fakir (Music Director) etc.

Tourist Places In Tangail District

Madhupur National Park, Karatia Landlord Home, Mirzapur Cadet College, Dokhla Rest House, Jamuna Resort, Alenga Resort, Kumudiny Hospital, Vharatoshari Homes, Jamuna Multi Purpose Bridge, Ghatail Sagordighi and Gupta Brindabon, Mawlana Bhashani Graveyard, Atia Jame Mosque, Atia Royal Palace, Dhonbari Royal Palace, Bangbandhu Multipurpose Bridge, Hindu Paul Temple, Sagor Lake, Ishamoti Lake, Police Training Center, Modhupur Temple, Upandra Sarobar, Nagpur Chowdhury Bari etc.

Full Description Of Madhupur Upazila In Tangail District

As of the 2011 Bangladesh census, Madhupur has a population of 296729. Males constitute 51.13% of the population, and females 48.87%. Madhupur has an average literacy rate of 41.2% (Male-42.7% & Female-39.7). 

Administrative

Madhupur has 6 Unions, 242 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 343 villages. The 6 Unions are:

1. Arankhola Union
2. Ausnara Union
3. Alokdia Union
4. Sholakuri Union
5. Golabari Union
6. Mirzabari Union

Education institution

College 5, High School 30, Madrasa 137, Government Primary School 156, Non-Government Primary School 53, Missionary High School 3, Missionary Primary School 13, Kindergarten 13, NGO Managed Primary School 57.

Cultural organizations

Public library 1, rural club 73, cinema hall 6, playground 29. Main occupations Agriculture 52.29%, agricultural labourer 22.8%, wage labourer 2.82%, commerce 8.42%, transport 2.11%, service 2.79%, others 8.77%.

Economical condition

Land use Total land cultivable 32900 hectares, fallow land 2000 hectares; land under irrigation 65%.

Value of land The market value of the land of the first grade is Tk 10000 per 0.01 hectare. Main crops Paddy, jute, wheat, cotton, potato, patal, ginger, betel leaf, kasava and vegetables. Extinct and nearly extinct crops Indigo, varieties of pulses and aman paddy.Main fruits Mango, jackfruit, litchi, papaya, pineapple and olive.

Fisheries, dairies, poultries Fishery 18, dairy 28, poultry 103, hatchery 1. Communication facilities Roads: pucca 150 km, semi pucca 19 km; waterways 32 nautical mile. Traditional transport Palanquin (extinct).

Manufactories Silk mill 1, rice and flour mill 53, ice factory 17, lathe & welding 63, saw mill 109, bakery 7 and bidi factory 1.

Cottage industries Weaving 27, goldsmith 103, blacksmith 26, bamboo work 320, potteries 43, wood work 42, tailoring 216; apiculture by private initiative. Hats, bazars Hats and bazars are 45, most noted of which are Madhupur, Dhanbari and Garo Hat; fairs 3 (Sholakudi Mela , Dhanbari Baishakhi Mela & Dhalpur Boishakhi Mela).

Main exports Pineapple, silk, cotton, jackfruit and honey. NGO activities Operationally important NGOs are brac, asa, proshika and caritas, World Tourist Mission, Family and Child Welfare Centre, World Vision Bangladesh.

Health

Health centres Upazila health complex 1, family welfare centre 11, satellite clinic 6, charitable dispensary 1, missionary hospital 1, leprosy hospital 1.

References

1. Jump up^ Joinal Abedin (2012). "Madhupur Upazila". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
2. Jump up^ "Tangail Table C-06 : Distribution of Population aged 7 years and above by Literacy, Sex, Residence and Community" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Retrieved 2016-03-01.

History Of Tangail District

The pourashava was established on 1 July 1887. During its establishment the town was composed of only 5 wards.

Ward No.	Area
1	Tangail Kanda Para, Par Dighulia, Akur Takur Para
2	Korer Betka, Mirer Betka, Nondir Betka, Sabalia, Dorun, Ashekpur, Nagor Jalfai, Boali
3	Garai, Berai, Kazipur, Bachrakandi, Potol, Bajitpur, Berabuchna, Valluk kandi
4	Kagmari, Sontosh, Aloa, Boitta, Patuli, Ekrampur
5	Kalipur, Dighulia, Sakrail, Kaiyamara, Beradoma, Basha, Khanpur

Afterwards, The pourashava was reshaped into 4 wards-

• Ward no. 1 as 'Central'
• Ward no. 2 as 'Betka'
• Ward no. 3 as 'Dighulia'
• Ward no. 4 as 'Santosh'

Again in 1988 it was subdivided into 6 wards-

• Ward no. 1 as 'Central'
• Ward no. 2 as 'Betka'
• Ward no. 3 as 'Dighulia'
• Ward no. 4 as 'Santosh'
• Ward no. 5 as 'Zila Sadar'
• Ward no. 6 as 'Kazipur'

Then after some random decisions for few years, in 1999 The town was subdivided into 18 wards and gained its present shape.

First ever election of the town was held in November, 1887. In that election 8 ward commissioners from 4 wards was elected by direct vote of the citizens of the town. On the other hand, The then Subdivision Commissioner of Tangail-Shashi Shekhar Dutt was appointed as the first administrator of Tangail Municipality. There was no pakka street in this town then. No lamp post could be seen in the roads. In 1890s The town was lacking safe water supply too. So the regional zamindars and subdivision board came forward and helped financially to dig ponds, lakes & canals. Those water sources served the local people in safe water supply tremendously.

In early 1900s, The pourashava authority took initiatives to torch the roads for the first time by kerosene lambs.The pourashava gradually became populated in the first half of 20th Century. At that time, many tube wells were set up in the town. The main way of transportation was horse cars within the town. People used their cattle for transportation too.

People of Tangail used to visit Kolkata through Charabari by launch and Dhaka through Mymensingh. In early 1930s, electricity line was first provided in the town. The rickshaws started to roll in town's streets. In 1960s, pakka roads were constructed in the town. In the meantime, Tangail was directly connected to Dhaka by road. Many bridges and culverts were constructed to develop the area also. The town got water supply by pipe lines at that time.

In 1985 Tangail Municipality was promoted to 'B Class' from 'C Class'. Again in 1989 the pourashava was promoted to 'A Class' from 'B Class'. In 1990s, The town was financed by Asian Development Bank and Government of Bangladesh to develop water supply, sanitation, Waste water drainage, Bus Terminal, Super Markets and other infrastructures.

Location Of Tangail District In bangladesh