The nation is celebrating the 50th Victory Day with elaborate programmes paying deep homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country during the Liberation War.   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 have chalked out a series of programmes to celebrate the day. Bangladeshis at home and abroad will celebrate the day.

The nation is observing a one-day state mourning on Wednesday in honour of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday paid tributes to former Awami League lawmaker from Bogura Abdul Mannan by placing a wreath on his coffin at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.