On this day in 1971, the locals in collaboration with Indian allies, captured Durgapur on the border of Netrokona in a bloody battle.

During the Bangladesh War of Independence, a strong Pakistan army base was established at Birishiri in the missionary area of Durgapur under the leadership of Major Sultan of the Pakistani forces.

College Professor Aroz Ali, former headmaster Ashutosh Sanyal, MKCM Pilot Government High School headmaster Abdul Awal, Durgapur MNA Purakandulia Union resident Gouranga Chandra Saha, Kullagarh Union chairman Ali Hossain.

Durgapur Upazila Fighter Commander Ruhul Amin Chunnu said that on May 4, 1971, two Pakistani soldiers went to Gaokandia village and tried to rape a woman but the villagers led by Chhotuni hacked them to death.

Sudhir Hajong and Abdul Jabbar were two more martyrs in the war of independence at Durgapur.