The 16th December /Our Victory Day

The 16th of December is our victory day. On this day in 1971, we got our freedom. It is a red- letter day in our national life. The 26ffi March 1971 the independence of Bangladesh was declared and the liberation war was started. The Pak armies fell upon us and killed us mercilessly. They burnt our houses, cottages, mills, factories and so on. We also attacked the Pak armies and made the surrendered on 16 December 1971. About 30 lakh people war killed. They are martyrs. They are immortals. This day is a national holiday. Every year we celebrate this day in a befiting manner. We-recollect their supreme sacrifice and respect their great contribution. The national flag is hoisted. The national anthem and patriotic songs are sung. Seminars, symposiums, debates Milad mahfil and many, other cultural functions are also held.