26 March: Independence Day of Bangladesh
March 26 is a monumental day in the history of Bangladesh, marking its Independence Day. This day commemorates the country’s declaration of independence from Pakistan in 1971 and the start of the Bangladesh Liberation War. The day is observed with profound respect and fervent patriotism throughout the country. The origins of this day trace back to the late night hours of March 25, 1971, when the Pakistani military launched a devastating crackdown on the then-East Pakistan, an event infamously known as Operation Searchlight. The operation aimed to suppress the rising Bengali nationalist movements that were demanding equal rights and self-determination....
