Liberation War Museum

The Liberation War Museum was founded in 1996 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It honors the Bengali people's valiant struggle for democratic and national rights. Following the genocide committed by the military authorities of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the struggle turned into an armed battle, culminating in the establishment of Bangladesh as a secular, democratic state in December 1971. The Museum's primary goal is to educate the next generation about the spirit and goals for which their forebears battled. It also urges individuals to speak out against human rights violations and genocide in Bangladesh, as well as its prevention in other parts of the world.

The Museum is the result of a citizen-led endeavor and is governed by a Board of Trustees. It is now recognized as a trustworthy institution on the history of Bangladesh's independence, both nationally and internationally. Through its numerous programs, the Museum strives to connect the history of the Liberation War with current pressing social and human rights issues. It is an institutional member of the International Association of Genocide Scholars and a founding member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.

The Museum was initially housed in a rented two-story colonial building with six galleries of exhibits. Over the years, the Museum's collection has grown to include rare images, papers, media coverage, and materials utilized by Liberation War freedom fighters and martyrs. Due to limited space, the Museum could only display a tiny percentage of the collection. The objective from the start was to create a proper and permanent museum as a repository of historical facts and information.

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Address: Plot : F11/A & F11/B Sher-e Bangla Nagar, Civic Centre, Agargaon, Dhaka

Opening Hours: Mon - Sat (10am - 5pm) / Sunday is Closed

Phone: 09611677223