Why did the interim government cancel the Victory Day parade for two consecutive years?
From the first week of December, preparations for Victory Day celebrations begin in Bangladesh. Almost every year, as part of these celebrations marking the country’s Victory Day on December 16, a parade ceremony is held at the National Parade Ground.
The Greatest Sons of the Nation, Victims of Brutality, Eyes Glaring, Hearts Ripped Out by Bayonets
December 14, Martyred Intellectuals Day, honors the Bangladesh intellectuals killed by the Pakistani army and collaborators during the 1971 Liberation War. Prominent figures from various fields were abducted, tortured, and murdered to cripple the nation’s intellectual foundation. This horrific massacre remains a symbol of sacrifice and resistance against attempts to erase the true history of Bangladesh’s independence.
Martyrs' Intellectuals Day: "The Goal of Anti-Independence Forces Was to Defeat the Nation"
On Sunday, the Martyred Intellectuals Day is being observed in remembrance of those great sons of the nation who laid down their lives in the struggle for the liberation of Bengalis from exploitation and deprivation, playing a significant role in shaping the intellectual psyche of the nation.
Breaking Through Every Barrier, Liberation Forces March Towards Dhaka
December 13, 1971. It was 5 pm. A housewife from a family in Dhaka was rushing her suddenly ill husband to the PG Hospital. The ambulance was traveling along a deserted road on Elephant Road in Dhaka. The sounds of gunfire and grenade explosions filled the air, with occasional bursts of machine gun fire.
The Daring Naval Commando Mission That Shook Pakistan in 1971
The simultaneous operation at the ports of Chattogram, Mongla, Chandpur, and Narayanganj was the first mission of Bangladesh’s naval commandos during the Liberation War.
Liberation Forces Tighten Grip, Pakistan Seeks Surrender Terms
In Dhaka, General Niazi and Rao Farman Ali were disoriented. Pakistan’s defeat in the war was inevitable. Now it was their turn to defend themselves. Pakistan’s defeat was only a matter of time. Civil administration had been established in the liberated areas of Bangladesh. The flag of independent Bengal was flying in the sky.
A Landmark Victory in Bangladesh Liberation War
December 10, 1971, marks the historic liberation of Ashuganj during the Bangladesh Liberation War, where freedom fighters and Indian allied forces defeated the Pakistani army. The battle involved air, naval, and ground operations, leaving a lasting legacy of heroism and sacrifice.
Key Regions Freed as Pakistani Forces Collapse in December 1971
A concise overview of the decisive final phase of Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War, highlighting key Mukti Bahini victories, Pakistani retreats, guerrilla operations, and growing international pressure that accelerated the path to independence.
The Perua Massacre: A Forgotten Chapter of 1971 Genocide in Sunamganj
A detailed account of the 1971 Perua village massacre in Sunamganj, where Razakar forces carried out mass killings, arson, sexual violence, and forced conversions. The story highlights the tragic survival of Kulsum Bibi, the brutality faced by Hindu villagers, and the continued neglect of this unmarked killing field.
December 7, 1971: Another Soviet Veto in the UN Security Council
On this day, Acting President of the Provisional Government of Bangladesh Syed Nazrul Islam said in a radio address, “It will not take much longer for Dhaka to be freed from the invaders. Very soon Dhaka will fall under the control of the freedom fighters. Bangladesh is now as true as daylight. Our beloved leader Bangabandhu will also return to the soil of Bengal very soon.”