50th Victory Day celebrated

The nation celebrated the 50th Victory Day with elaborate programmes on Wednesday, paying deep homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country during the Liberation War, reports UNB.
Bangladesh was born as an independent country on this day in 1971 after the Pakistani occupation forces surrendered following a bloody nine-month war.
Along with the government, different socio-political, educational and cultural institutions and organisations had chalked out a series of programmes to celebrate the day. Bangladeshis at home and abroad also celebrated the day.
The Liberation War Affairs Ministry cancelled military parade marking the Victory Day this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The day's programme began with a 31-gun salute. This year, the Victory Day celebrated through various programmes maintaining health guidelines.
Tributes were paid to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Mausoleum in Savar on behalf of President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with the rise of the sun.
The national flag was hoisted atop government, semi-government, autonomous and private offices across the country.
The day was a public holiday. National dailies brought out special supplements on the occasion.
State-owned and private television channels and radios broadcast month-long special programmes highlighting the significance of the Liberation War.