The site was historically part of the Mirpur WASA pump station complex before its identification as a mass grave.
Excavations at the location unearthed significant quantities of human bones, which provided forensic evidence of the mass killings.
The location is specifically remembered as a site where intellectuals were targeted and disposed of by occupying forces.
It remains one of the most prominent Boddhovumis (killing fields) within the Dhaka metropolitan area.
Jollad Khana Boddhovumi is a somber memorial site located in the Mirpur area of Dhaka, dedicated to the victims of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. During the conflict, the location served as a secondary pump house for the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) where Pakistani forces and their collaborators executed intellectuals and civilians. Human remains and personal items were discovered at the site years after the war, confirming its role as a mass killing ground. The site has been preserved and transformed into a memorial to ensure the atrocities committed there are not forgotten by future generations. It features structural remnants of the original pumping station alongside commemorative plaques and landscaping designed for reflection. The Boddhovumi serves as a center for annual remembrance ceremonies on days of national significance in Bangladesh. It functions as a public site for historical education regarding the genocide perpetrated during the war.
The main commemorative plaque and the preserved remnants of the pumping station walls.
Maintain a respectful and quiet demeanor, as this is a site of national mourning.
Visit during the early morning to avoid the heat and heavy traffic congestion common in the Mirpur area.
Bring water and protection from the sun as there is limited shade within the open memorial area.
Avoid taking photographs of people who are grieving or attending private memorials to ensure their privacy.
Dress modestly and maintain a solemn, respectful silence throughout the memorial grounds.
