Bangladesh

Victory Day

16 December is the Victory Day for Bangladesh as on this day in 1971 the Pakistan Army surrendered and the people of Bangladesh swept to victory after 9-month long war of liberation to achieve independence. From declaring independence on 26 march 1971 till the victory won on 16 December, 3 million people sacrificed their lives for the sake of independence. To pay homage and tribute to the martyrs, various programs and activities are performed throughout the country in due solemnity and festivity,

Thousands of people from home and abroad show respect and affirm commitment to serve the nation on this day at National Memorial at Savar.

Your visit on this day will give you an opportunity to discover the strength and valor of the people of Bangladesh