Saat Shahid Mazar, Lengura
সাত শহীদের মাজার, লেঙ্গুরা
The graves of seven freedom fighters at the foot of the border hills in Lengura, Kalmakanda.
At a glance
- Where
- Netrokona district, Mymensingh division
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan) and autumn (Aug–Sep)
- Time needed
- About 1 h 30 min
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On 26 July 1971 seven freedom fighters were killed fighting the Pakistani army near the Nazirpur union land office in Kalmakanda. They were buried at Fulbari in Lengura union, at the foot of the hills on the border, and the site is now known as Saat Shahid Mazar or Saptashikha. It is a quiet, green spot in the same hilly border country as Chandradinga, and local visitors come both to pay respects and to enjoy the view of the hills.
How to get there
From Kalmakanda upazila town take a motorbike or CNG to Lengura and Fulbari.
Good to know
It is a grave site; keep voices low and don't climb on the memorial. Carry ID in this border area.
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Common questions
Where is Saat Shahid Mazar, Lengura?
Saat Shahid Mazar, Lengura is in Netrokona district, Mymensingh division, Bangladesh. Netrokona is about 150 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Saat Shahid Mazar, Lengura?
From Kalmakanda upazila town take a motorbike or CNG to Lengura and Fulbari.
When is the best time to visit Saat Shahid Mazar, Lengura?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan) and autumn (Aug–Sep). Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
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