Victory Day
Celebrities voice their reflections on the spirit of Victory Day
Bangladesh emerged as a sovereign state on December 16, 1971, following a nine-month-long Liberation War. This year, the nation celebrates Victory Day with renewed fervour, especially after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime on August 5, 2024.
16 December 2024, 10:59 AM
‘Happy Victory Day to you all from St Vincent’
“Good start (to win the first T20I). If we play good for another game, we can win the series,” said a confident Liton during the post-match presentation ceremony.
16 December 2024, 07:27 AM
Fakhrul falls ill after placing wreath at National Memorial
Fakhrul fell ill amid the crowd of party leaders and activists, prompting senior leaders to rush him to hospital for treatment.
16 December 2024, 05:57 AM
Victory day today: The day a nation cried tears of joy
From the first week of December 1971, freedom was already in the air. Pakistan was losing ground across Bangladesh to the joint forces, composed of the Mukti Bahini and the allied Indian forces. One by one, different regions were being liberated from the occupation forces.
15 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Pages for freedom: Book recommendations for Victory Day
For educators: My go-to text on 1971 is Jahanara Imam’s Ekattorer Dinguli. It’s a deeply personal and powerful memoir that I believe every student should engage with to truly feel the emotional and human cost of the war. The way she documents her experiences, especially the loss of her son, is heart-wrenching and offers a perspective that transcends history—it becomes deeply relatable and unforgettable.
13 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Khaleda, Tarique invited to president's Victory Day reception
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and acting chairman Tarique Rahman have been invited to a reception hosted by the president on Victory Day..Major General Mohammad Adil Chowdhury, the president’s military secretary, delivered the invitation letters to the BNP chairperson's office this evening.<
11 December 2024, 15:59 PM
Govt programmes announced for Martyred Intellectuals Day, Victory Day
The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has announced a package of programmes to commemorate Shaheed Intellectuals' Day and Victory Day
11 December 2024, 15:00 PM
Victory Day to feature nationwide fairs instead of traditional parade
Liberation War Affairs Adviser Farooq-e-Azam says
10 December 2024, 07:43 AM
The significance of Bangladesh's Independence Day and Victory Day
The significance of each day in the birth of our nation.
26 March 2024, 13:00 PM
Arifin Shuvoo’s patriotic post on Victory Day
Arifin Shuvoo, who portrayed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the "Mujib" biopic, is frequent when it comes to expressing his deep affection for the country.
16 December 2023, 05:12 AM
Nation celebrating Victory Day
The nation is celebrating the 53rd Victory Day today amid festivity, paying homage to three million martyrs and freedom fighters of the Liberation War
16 December 2023, 04:48 AM
This Victory Day should be a turning point
After 52 years, do we practise our founding principles?
16 December 2023, 04:00 AM
President, PM pay tributes to war heroes on Victory Day
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War by placing wreathes at the National Memorial in Savar on the outskirts of Dhaka marking the 53rd Victory Day
16 December 2023, 03:36 AM
Bangladesh's journey beyond Cold War realpolitik
Today marks the first Victory Day of Bangladesh being celebrated without the existence of Henry Kissinger
16 December 2023, 02:00 AM
Battles that quickened victory
Undeterred by setbacks, the freedom fighters held their nerve, and their resolute spirit fuelled the fight to liberate Bangladesh
15 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Gems of Nazrul pays tribute to Bangladesh commemorating 52nd Victory Day
“Swadesh Amar Janina Tomar” was first released in the music compilation "Gul Bagicha" on June 27, 1933, during the month of July of the same year. This patriotic Nazrul sangeet of self-awareness was later recorded by the giant music company HMV (His Master's Voice) in the same year, with the vocals of artiste Kashem Mallick.
10 December 2023, 10:35 AM
5 books to read on Victory Day
The book covers the crucial role of the Bangladeshi diaspora and the international community during the Liberation War in garnering international attention.
16 December 2022, 12:51 PM
Snapshots from 1971
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.
16 December 2022, 06:47 AM
Television specials to watch on Victory Day today
Marking the Victory Day of Bangladesh on December 16, several television channels are airing special projects featuring actors including the likes of — Emon, Faria Shahrin and Tanjin Tisha, among others.
16 December 2022, 04:31 AM
Victory Day Today: Freedom dawns
It was like a radiant dawn shining after a long and dreadful night. The cool wind of freedom was blowing in mid-December 1971.
16 December 2022, 01:00 AM