Victory Day (Bangladesh)
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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. It commemorates the Pakistani Instrument of Surrender, wherein the commander of the Pakistani Forces, General AAK Niazi, surrendered to the Mukti Bahini and their Indian allies, ending the nine-month[1] Bangladesh Liberation War and 1971 Bangladesh genocide and marking the official secession of East Pakistan to become the new state of Bangladesh.
Victory Day বিজয় দিবস | |
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Official name | Bengali: বিজয় দিবস (Bijoy Dibosh) |
Observed by | Bangladesh 1971-present |
Type | National |
Celebrations | Flag hoisting, parades, singing patriotic songs and the national anthem, speeches by the President and Prime Minister, entertainment and cultural programs. |
Date | 16 December |
Next time | 16 December 2024 (2024-12-16) |
Frequency | Annual |
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This day and event is also commemorated across India as the "Vijay Diwas" to honor Bangladeshis who laid down their lives in the war.[2]