The Bangladesh Police has been nominated for the Independence Award-2011 for its glorious contributions to the country's liberation war in 1971, as they first built up resistance at Rajarbagh Police Lines against erstwhile Pakistan occupation forces.
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, will distribute the award at a function at Osmani Memorial Auditorium on March 24 along with other 49 recipients nominated by the government.
At least 14 policemen of the Rajarbagh Police Lines were killed during the first resistance against the Pak occupation forces on the night of March 25, 1971.
Just after the crackdown began, the Police Lines transmitted its first message which read: 'Base for all stations of East Pakistan Police. Keep listening, watch, we are already attacked by the Pak Army. Try to save yourself, over.'
The message was sent to all districts, sub-divisions and thana headquarters through the wireless of Rajarbagh Police Lines just after the Pak Army began the crackdown, 'Operation Searchlight', after 11:30pm on March 25.
The valiant policemen equipped with .303 rifles built up the resistance against sophisticated canons and tanks of the Pak Army. The resistance led to the full-scale guerrilla warfare.
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