Mirpur Martyred Intellectuals Memorial () is a memorial in Mirpur Thana of Dhaka District in Bangladesh, commemorating the intellectuals killed on 14 December 1971 during the Bangladesh Liberation War and the Bangladesh genocide. The memorial's plaque was unveiled on 22 December 1972.
History
Background
Construction and unveiling The memorial was constructed following independence and formally dedicated the year after the war. The memorial's plaque was officially unveiled on 22 December 1972 by Prime Minister Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The monument was designed by architect Mostafa Harun Kuddus Hili.
Renovation Since its inauguration the memorial has undergone several renovations and maintenance works. Responsibility for the site's upkeep currently rests with Dhaka North City Corporation. Periodic restoration projects and official statements about the memorial's condition and management have been reported in national media and by local government agencies.
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