The Provisional Government of Bangladesh was formed on 10 April 1971, however, sworn in on 17 April 1971 in this place by the elected representatives of the Bengalees (mostly belongling to Awami League), that led the Bangladesh Liberation War, who were leading the guerrilla war for the independence of Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) from Pakistan in 1971. The place was renamed Mujibnagar by the proclamation of independence, in honour of then imprisoned Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who had declared Bangladesh independent.
The Provisional Government of Bangladesh was established on 10 April 1971, but sworn in on 17 April 1971 at this location by the elected representatives of the Bengalees (mostly belonging to Awami League), who led the Bangladesh Liberation War, which aimed for the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan. The place was renamed Mujibnagar by the declaration of independence, in honor of then imprisoned Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who had declared Bangladesh independent.