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.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) issues guidelines for vehicular movement at key points in Dhaka on the occasion of Victory Day.