Islamic University (IU) has launched “Bangabandhu Corner” at the university’s Deshratna Sheikh Hasina Hall in Kushtia to mark Bangabandhu’s birth centenary. 

Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Wednesday celebrated the Victory Day with a vow to work for boosting Bangladesh’s remarkable progress in socio-economic and political fields.

At least two people were injured in a factional clash between two groups of officers over placing floral wreaths marking the 50th Victory Day at Islamic University in Kushtia on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday greeted all Freedom Fighters (FFs) of the country on the occasion of the 50th Victory Day.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar marking the 50th Victory Day. Military Secretary to the Prime Minister Major General Naquib Ahmed Chowdhury placed the floral wreaths at the altar of the memorial around 6:34am to pay homage to the great heroes of the country.

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.

Marking the 50th Victory Day and Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Liberation War Museum (LWM) is hosting a week-long Victory Carnival-2020 from Thursday.