Women freedom fighters of Bangladesh
Role of Bangladeshi Women in the Liberation War of 1971
Generally, women have been treated as icons of beauty, softness, innocence, and magnificence. They are also considered passive, soft, and innocent. But it is hardly believed that they can be valiant fighters. Though it is almost difficult for the general women to join the front line of the war, they have great contributions to the Liberation war that occurred in 1971. They could do so because of their irrepressible thirst for the country’s freedom. Let’s find out how women participated in 1971’s liberation war. We will also highlight some great women freedom fighters of Bangladesh.
Contribution of Bangladeshi Women in 1971’s Independence war of Bangladesh
As a Guerilla
Cobra camp was set up in Kolkata where about 400 women freedom fighters were trained to participate in the frontal war. The Awami League woman leader Sajeda Chowdhury took care of the camp.
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Shirin Banu, Farquan Begum, Alamtaj Begum, Karuna Begum, Shobha Rani, Bithika Biswas, Meherunnesa, and many more women freedom fighters were trained there to fight for the country. But their stories remain unexplored; the nation is not aware of its contribution to the emergence of independent Bangladesh even today.
Run cultural activities to grow world sentiment
Women were in inspiration. They played a special role in maintaining the determination of the warriors during the liberation war. At that time, the country's most popular radio transistor was 'Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendra'. Most of the programs at this radio station were run by women. Its opening melody was 'Joy Bangla Banglar Joy'. When the song was played, everyone became stunned! Poet Rosie also recited different inspirational poems at Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendra.
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Women share information to get the world's opinion
Women freedom fighters contributed to develop public opinion for the liberation war inside and outside Bangladesh. Women both domestic and foreign, various women's organizations organized public meetings where they described the massacre of Pakistani forces to the people of the world.
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