On this day in 1971, Bangladesh was liberated from the Pakistan occupation forces following a bloody nine-month war. These pictures were taken in December, 1971.

It was like a radiant dawn shining after a long and dreadful night. The cool wind of freedom was blowing in mid-December 1971.

Fifty years have now passed since that glorious day in December 1971 when we achieved victory after a battle for nine months.

Thousands of people from all strata take part in the colourful Victory Day march organised by Awami League in the capital marking the 45th Victory Day.

Writer, historian and war crimes researcher Shahriar Kabir talks about...