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Today I visited the traditional Mainamati War Cemetery in Comilla city. Mainamati War Cemetery is a historic site where many World War II soldiers are buried. This Mainamati War Cemetery was built to keep their memory alive. Today I will visit the Mainamati War Cemetery and set a pin on the Steam-Atlas map. Mainamati War Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Cemetery located in Comilla, Bangladesh.

Front of Mainamati War Cemetery, Comilla

Several cemeteries were built to preserve the memory of the 45,000 Commonwealth soldiers who died in the war in Burma during World War II, and Mainamati War Cemetery is one of them. Every day, a lot of people come to this cemetery. Some bring flowers to pay tribute to the great soldiers. Some come here with tearful eyes to remember the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. Also, a large number of foreign tourists come here. They come here and observe the cemetery in this beautiful environment.

Important signboard
Old world map
history of 2nd word war inburma

Mainamati War Cemetery is a cemetery built mainly for the Indian (then) and British soldiers who died in World War II (1903-1945). It was built in 1946. This war cemetery is located about 9 kilometers from Comilla city, very close to Comilla Cantonment. The cemetery was established by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), which manages it. Every year in November, an annual prayer meeting is held here with the participation of religious leaders of all religions, from which peace is sought for the whole world. The area is so popular that if you get on any vehicle and mention the name of the Mainamati War Cemetery, you will be taken there. A favorite place of everyone is the Mainamati War Cemetery.

The graves are lined up
Soldier's grave
Each grave is beautifully kept

There are 736 graves in the cemetery. Most of the graves are of soldiers who died in various hospitals at that time. Moreover, after the war, some bodies were transferred from different places and buried here. According to the army, there are 3 sailors, 567 soldiers and 166 pilots' graves here. It was possible to know the identities of a total of 723 deceased.

Flowers in every grave
Beautiful flowers
A memorable pillar in War Cemetery

By analyzing the history of the cemetery, it is known that all of them were foreign soldiers. The list of people buried in this cemetery is given below according to the country of their origin:

Symmetry at a glance

To enter the Mainamati Cemetery, one has to cross a beautiful gate. As soon as one enters the gate, one sees hundreds of graves laid out in rows. On each grave, there is a flower plant, as if they are always remembered with respect.
The graves are kept neatly. A space has been kept between each row. Each grave has a plaque where the name, surname, country of birth, and time of death of the deceased person are beautifully presented.
The graves have been evaluated from a religious perspective. For example, Arabic writing is placed in the graves of Muslims, and crosses are placed in the graves of Christians.

At the time of visiting cemetry

The cemetery grounds are kept very beautiful and tidy; the grass in the grounds is kept short. You can tell by looking at it that it is always maintained. There is a toran ghar next to the cemetery, on the wall of which there is a brief history of the Second World War, which is written in Bengali and English. The correct history can be gathered from here.
The thick area is covered with green grass. The place is shaped like a small slope, so if you stand on the slope, you can observe the thick cemetery. There is also a memorial here in honor of the deceased grave dwellers.

Beautiful green atmosphere in the cemetry

The place has a lot of trees, so the environment looks amazing. Those who come to observe the place enjoy the place very much, besides paying their respects.
All in all, Mainamati War Cemetery has become a historical place.

History written on the wall

Mainamati War Cemetery plays a very important role in the history of our country. It bears the memory of the Second World War. We have much important information from that time. The bodies of 723 brave soldiers on the walls here remind us that war can never bring peace. They sacrificed their lives for the sake of duty. This place is a textbook for historians. Even if you are going to write the history of the Second World War, you have to mention the name of this place. That is why this place is very important for us.

Visitors come here to pay their respects.

Currently, Mainamati War Cemetery is being managed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). They are assisted by some volunteers from the Bangladesh government. They look after the cleanliness, security, etc. They also work as guides for tourists coming here.

Pillar of Mainamati War Cemetery

I went from far away Dhaka to visit the Mainamati War Cemetery located in Comilla Cantonment. I have heard a lot about this place. That is why I traveled here. Entering here and seeing the graves of 723 soldiers together, I got emotional. They sacrificed their own lives for the country and the people of the country. They are great. I salute them. I express my love for them from the depths of my heart.

They are sleeping here, sacrificing themself for the country.

Those who gave their lives for the motherland cannot be repaid. No words can be used to honor them. Why can't three words be used to describe the vitality of this place even in three thousand words? 723 families are associated with the 723 graves. Then, if I had to describe the life force here in three words, the three words I would pronounce would be Salute, Salute, and Salute.

Visitors come here to pay their respects.

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Some important information about Mainamati War Cemetery-

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