Monument and memorial, Khulna

Gallamari Killing Field Memorialগল্লামারী বধ্যভূমি স্মৃতিসৌধ

Time needed
Half an hour.
Cost
Free.

The largest killing field of the Khulna region in 1971, beside Khulna University, now marked by a memorial.

At a glance

Remembers
The killings of 1971

About

In 1971 freedom fighters and civilians were held and killed at the radio centre that stood where the university is now, and their bodies thrown into the Gallamari river. The memorial by the canal remembers them.

Wreaths are laid here on 26 March and 16 December.

Getting there: On the Gallamari road, about 2 km from the city centre.

Things to do

  • Pause at the memorial.

Good to know

  • Dress and behave with respect.

Getting there

Read the Khulna guide

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Location

Gallamari Killing Field Memorial, Khulna
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