Mujibnagar Memorial
Memorial complex where the Provisional Government of Bangladesh was sworn in on 17 April 1971.
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Meherpur district guideMujibnagar Memorial
Memorial complex where the Provisional Government of Bangladesh was sworn in on 17 April 1971. It is in Meherpur district, Khulna Division.
About Mujibnagar Memorial
Mujibnagar, formerly Baidyanathtala, is in Mujibnagar upazila of Meherpur district. On 17 April 1971 the Provisional Government of Bangladesh, formed a week earlier to lead the Liberation War, was sworn in here, and the place was renamed Mujibnagar in honour of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, then imprisoned in Pakistan. The government in exile itself operated from Calcutta.
A memorial complex of about 20 acres now stands on the site where the first ministers took their oath, with a monument and grounds commemorating the event.
Sources: Wikipedia: Mujibnagar · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
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- Meherpur
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What is Mujibnagar Memorial known for?
Mujibnagar, formerly Baidyanathtala, is in Mujibnagar upazila of Meherpur district. On 17 April 1971 the Provisional Government of Bangladesh, formed a week earlier to lead the Liberation War, was sworn in here, and the place was renamed Mujibnagar in honour of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, then imprisoned in Pakistan. The government in exile itself operated from Calcutta.
Where is Mujibnagar Memorial?
Mujibnagar Memorial is in Meherpur in Bangladesh.
What kind of place is Mujibnagar Memorial?
It is a Heritage destination.
When is the best time to visit Mujibnagar Memorial?
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