Victory Day

The 16th of December, 1971 is a red letter day in our national history. It was on this day we were to snatch our independences after a life and death liberation war for long nine months. This victory was a victory of right against wrong. It was a war of self-emancipation (মুক্তি, বন্ধন-মুক্তি). Every year we observe this day in a colorful manner. This day reminds us of the supreme (সর্বোচ্চ , সর্বপ্রধান) in a colorful manner. This day reminds us of the supreme sacrifice of our freedom fighters who will ever shine in our hearts like the luminous (উজ্জ্বল) stars in the sky. But at the same time we must remember the sprit of the liberation war.

We wanted a country where justice will prevail over injustice and wrong. Instead (বিকল্প হিসাবে; বদলে), we are now having a night-marish experience of lawlessness, violence and misrule. The lords of the mischief mongers are getting upper hand in the society, whereas the meek and mild become the worst sufferers. Disorder (বিশৃঙ্খলা, গোলমাল) in everything has become the order of the day.

Every year the Government, different organization and institutions take elaborate programmes to celebrate the day on a befitting manner. The national flag is hosted in all important offices. buildings, institutions and shops. All important places are tastefully decorated. Meetings and seminars are held to explain the importance of the day. On this day we pay rich tributes (শ্রদ্ধা) to the memory of the day. On this day we pay rich tributes to the memory of the martyrs (শহীদ) who laid down their lives for the sake of our independence.

So let all of us remember the sprit of the victory and see to establish just laws in the country to build it
as a country which rightly be called ‘Sonar Bangla’. 

The celebration of Victory Day has been taking place since 1972. The Bangladesh Liberation War became
a topic of great importance in cinema, literature, history lessons at school, the mass media. and the arts
in Bangladesh. The ritual of the celebration gradually obtained a distinctive character with a number of
similar elements: Military Parade by Bangladesh Armed Forces at the National Parade Ground,
ceremonial meetings, speeches, lectures, receptions and fireworks. Victory Day in Bangladesh is a joyous
celebration in which popular culture plays a great role. TV and radio stations broadcast special programs
and patriotic songs. The main streets are decorated with national flags. political parties and
socioeconomic organizations undertake programs to mark the day in a befitting manner, including the
paying of respects at Jatiyo Smriti Soudho, the memorial at Dhaka.

Every year this day is observed with great solemnity (ঐকান্তিকতা; গাম্ভীর্য) and solidarity (সংহতি). The
whole country wears a festive look. This day begins with gun shot. Our national flag is hoisted on the top
of each institution, shop and shopping mall. Meetings, seminars and discussions are held in various
places. People go to the national memorial to show respect to the martyrs. On this day, we oath against
any kind of injustice, tyranny and falsehood. However, it is a day of joy, hope and inspiration. This day
will remain ever fresh and ever green in the heart of each and every Bangalee.