June 26, 1971
- Freedom fighters led by Subeder BR Chowdhury attack Pakistan forces on Sylhet- Tamabil Road to free Sripur area from the enemy possession. Pakistan Army retreated soon after the assault. This brought the area from Jaflong to Sripur under Muktibahini’s possession.
- The number of Bangladeshi refugees in India rise to 63 lakh 25 thousands 9 hundred 98.
- Source: Bangladesh Liberation War Museum