Atgharia Upazila: History
A fierce battle was fought in 1971 between the Pak army and the freedom fighters at the Kalamnagor Ghat on river Chandrabati of Majpara Union. Md Anwar Hossain led the battle on the Mukti Bahini side. Sixteen local villagers joined this battle. In this battle 12 freedom fighters and 10 villagers were killed. The Pakistan army lost their commander, Captain Tahir. A foundation has been built to pay respect to all these great heroes including 10 village fighters. The Kalamnagor Muktijoddha Ghat is now a historical place. Daily, 50 to 100 people come to visit the place.