Ongikar Monument was constructed in 1971 in memory of the martyrs of the Great Liberation War on the lake next to Muktijoddha Road, the heart of Chandpur district city. It was built by Syed Abdullah Khalid, the architect of the invincible Bengali sculpture located in front of the Arts Building of Dhaka University. Cement, stone, and iron have been used to create the 15-foot tall Pledge sculpture, which is popularly known as Chandpur’s central memorial.
The raised fist on top of the Pledge sculpture in front of the Hasan Ali Government High School grounds symbolizes the people’s determination for freedom, and the power to achieve and defend freedom through the arms in hand. In 1989, the beautiful pledge sculpture was built by the efforts of the then Deputy Commissioner of Chandpur, SM Shamchul Alam. Wreaths are placed at the foot of the Angikar sculpture on various national days every year. And every day from afternoon to evening, the surroundings of the sculpture become crowded with numerous visitors. In the moonlight, the Angika sculpture in the water of the lake looks amazing.
How to go
From Sadarghat launch terminal in the capital Dhaka, every day from 7 am to 1 hour several launches depart for Chandpur. MV Sonartari, MV Taqwa, MV Bogdadiya, MV Meghna Rani, MV Al Borak, MV Eagle, MV Rafarf, MV Tutul, etc. are notable among the launches bound for Chandpur from Dhaka. The launch fare from Dhaka to Chandpur ranges from Tk 100 to Tk 2000 depending on the category. It takes 3 to 3 and a half hours to reach Chandpur from Dhaka by water.
Besides, Padma Exclusive Bus leaves for Chandpur from Sayedabad Bus Terminal in Dhaka every day from 6 am to 9 pm. If you want again you can go to Chandpur by train from Dhaka. But in that case, you have to come from Dhaka first to Laksam and then go to Chandpur.
The distance from the Chandpur bus stand to the Angikar sculpture is only 1.5 km. You can reach the sculpture by taking a rickshaw or autorickshaw from anywhere in the city.
Nearest Places to Visit
Location of Kokilpeary Zamindar House, Buddhist Temple, Sriloknath Saha House, Kalakopa Ansar Camp, Ukil House, Das House, Adnan Palace and Ichamati River near Khelaram Datar House.