Chuadanga It is supposed from the records of the Greek historians and geographical formations that this region was a part of the kingdom of Gangaridhi and there was a city called Gangey here. From the beginning of the British rule the people of Chuadanga participated in many uprisings and democratic movements.

Their contributions to uprisings and movements including the Wahabi Movement (1831), Faraizi Movement(1838-47), Sepoy Rebellion (1857), Indigo Rebellion (1859-60), Khilafat Movement (1920), Swadeshi Movement (1906), Non-cooperation movement, Violation of Law and Salt Satyagraha (1920-40), Quit India Movement or August Revolt (1942) and Freedom Movement are notable.

During the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 early resistance was put up in Chuadanga. During the War of Liberation more than one hundred direct encounters were held between the Pak army and the Freedom Fighters in Chuadanga district.

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