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Victory Day (Bengali: বিজয় দিবস Bijôy Dibôsh) is a national holiday in Bangladesh celebrated on 16 December to commemorate the defeat of the Pakistan Armed Forces in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 and the Independence of Bangladesh.
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On December 16, 27,117 volunteers gather at the National Parade Ground and hold red and green squares of cards up for six minutes, recreating the national flag of Bangladesh and taking the world record from Pakistan.
- It commemorates the ultimate victory in the Liberation War in 1971. The Pakistani Army surrendered, marking the end of nine months of atrocities fo...
- As a united Pakistan (east and west), both the countries of Pakistan and Bangladesh had sought independence from India in 1947 owing to concerns ab...
- After overpowering the Pakistani army, the Indian Army surrounded the capital, Dhaka, and issued an ultimatum to Pakistan to surrender. Pakistan ha...
Dec 16, 2022 · Vijay Diwas or Victory Day is commemorated on December 16, marking the end of the 1971 Indo-Pak War and the liberation of Bangladesh. India declared victory on this day 51 years ago after Pakistan signed the Instrument of Surrender.
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Dec 16, 2023 · 16 December victory day of Bangladesh: The nation is celebrating the 53rd Victory Day today amid festivity, paying homage to three million martyrs and freedom fighters of the Liberation War.
Dec 16, 2021 · 16 Dec 2021. Bangladesh has marked 50 years of victory over Pakistan in a bloody war for independence by hosting a military parade with the Indian president as a guest of honour. Huge crowds paid...
Nov 30, 2023 · The 16th of December marks a pivotal chapter in Bangladesh’s history, a day imbued with the spirit of triumph and the poignant memories of a hard-fought struggle for independence. Known as Victory Day, it commemorates the victory of Bangladeshi forces over the Pakistani military in 1971, culminating in the birth of a new nation.
Dec 16, 2021 · On December 16th 1971, Bangladesh finally won independence from Pakistan after nine months of war. The conflict killed hundreds of thousands of people and redrew the political map of South...
