The people of Pabna tasted freedom on this day in 1971, two days after the nation won the final victory against the Pakistan occupation forces on December 16.
Baby Islam, a freedom fighter, said even after the victory on December 16, the Pakistan army in Pabna continued preventing the freedom fighters from entering the town.
On December 18, following assurance from the Indian forces, the Pakistani troops gathered at the compound of the then Wapda and surrendered to Indian Army officer Captain Nanda.
The freedom fighters then entered the district headquarters and hoisted the national flag, Baby added.