Month of Victory begins today

The nation set all to celebrate the Month of Victory that begins today (Wednesday), through different festivities and programmes to be held throughout the month.

On December 16, 1971, Bangladesh became independent from the Pakistani occupation forces after a nine-month-long Liberation War.

Throughout the month, different socio-political and cultural organisations, and educational institutions will be arranging numerous programmes to celebrate the victory achieved under the leadership of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The “Freedom Fighters’ Day” will also be observed today, the first day of December, by several organisations.

The programme includes placing floral wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the capital.

Processions, discussions, photo exhibition and cultural events will also be held to mark the day.

Teachers, students, and staffers of Dhaka University (DU) will organise different programmes on the campus today as part of the Victory Day celebration.

Besides, a play titled “First Dawn of Month of Victory” will be staged at Hakim Chattar on the campus at 7:00am by Podokkhep Bangladesh.

The DU Pro-Vice Chancellor (administration) Prof Muhammad Samad will be the chief guest at the programme.

To inaugurate the month-long programmes, Bangabandhu Parishad will hold a discussion at its central office in Dhaka at 10:00am.

Other organisations, including Amra Muktijoddhar Shantan and the National Freedom Fighters Foundation, will organise various programmes across the country to celebrate the month.