Victory Day

Victory Day is a national holiday in Bangladesh that is observed on December 16th to commemorate the victory of Bangladeshi forces against Pakistani forces in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. General AAK Niazi, the Pakistani Army's commanding officer, surrendered with his forces to the Indian Army, ending the 9-month Bangladesh Liberation War, the 1971 Bangladesh genocide, and the official secession of East Pakistan into Bangladesh.

In Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Liberation War became a major issue in cinema, literature, school history classes, the media, and the arts. The celebration ritual developed a particular character over time, including a number of comparable elements: Military parade, ceremonial gatherings, speeches, lectures, receptions, and fireworks displays by the Bangladesh Armed Forces at the National Parade Ground. In Bangladesh, Victory Day is a festive occasion in which popular culture plays an important part. Special programs and patriotic songs are broadcast on television and radio stations. National flags adorn the main thoroughfares. Various political parties and social organizations hold events to commemorate the day in a meaningful way.

Date: December 16th