Today on Victory Day, marking the country's 53rd year of independence, both state-owned and private television channels will air special programmes underscoring the importance of the Liberation War and the subsequent independence of the country.

It features performances by Tropa Majumdar, Tanay Biswas, Arman Parvez Murad, Sheikh Swapna, Akram Khan, and Adrita, amongst many others.

Today marks the 80th birthday of the renowned actor, Ferdousi Majumdar.