
We have to remain vigilant in keeping Covid under control by mass vaccination and maintaining health protocols. There is no scope of being complacent though. Braving the pandemic situation some of the neighbouring Heads of States have participated in our Independence Day celebrations in March.We have,so far,comparatively successfully contained the outbreak and damage of the pandemic Covid in our country. We are setting new goals since we are being promoted to a new level of Development. It is a landmark to celebrate our Golden Jubilee and step into the 51st year of existence in flying colours. This year's Victory Day celebrations will be very special for various reasons. We are leading all the South Asian countries in many indicators of development and have surpassed our previous co-citizens from whose neo colonial exploitation we got liberated in 1971 in almost all sectors of economy and development. Our pride has increased with the fact that the World bodies have recognised that we are coming out of the bracket of our previous group of Nations in terms of development. The collective celebrations may have been less but the significance of the Year was well underscored and all patriotic Bangladeshis are proud of their origin. Both the Grand Gala occasions have been observed with due solemnity keeping all health restrictions and Covid protocols in place. Interestingly and incidentally the year coincided with the Centenary Birth Anniversary of Bangabandhu, the Father of our Nation.

Though,because of stringent situations and health restrictions we could not observe the Jubilee with as much grandeur as we may have desired,we still have achieved the milestone and the world has acclaimed our feat. But prudent Leadership and Kindness of Almighty has guided us through this traumatic period with comparatively better statistics than many countries. Most of the countries of the world have come to virtual standstill achieving no growth or even a negative one. The whole world has been going through an unprecedented crisis (that comes may be once in a century) for close to two years now. We have been observing the Golden Jubilee of our Independence throughout a whole year and the 50th Victory Day in our Great War of Liberation of our great Motherland is just around the corner. We have not forgotten anything.we will not forget anything. Jagjit Singh Aurora in Dhaka, and East Pakistan was declared as the newly liberated "Bangladesh".This year's Victory Day celebrations will be very special for various reasons.

Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, heading 93,000 Pakistani troops, surrendered to the Indian Army under the command of Lt. Prime Minister Hasina was seen excitedly applauding the march-past, the flypast, aerobatics display, armoury acquisitions of different regiments and contingents of the armed forces, on the parade ground.Įarlier, President Hamid and Prime Minister Hasina paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial at Savar. President Kovind, who is here on a maiden three-day State Visit, joined as the "Guest of Honour" at the National Parade Ground to mark the golden jubilee of the Victory Day of Bangladesh.

The Indian contingent drew loud cheers from the crowd as it marched past with the announcer acknowledging India's contributions to Bangladesh's Liberation War of 1971. President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday attended the Victory Day Parade as the "Guest of Honour" in Dhaka as Bangladesh marks 50 years of victory in the Liberation War against Pakistan by showcasing its military might which included spectacular aerobatics and display of defence acquisitions.Ī 122-member strong tri-services contingent from India also took part in the parade watched by Bangladesh President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as well as ministers, diplomats and other dignitaries at the National Parade Ground.
