In a reflection of their shared history and long-standing friendship and harmony, Bangladesh and Indian armed forces united to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of the Liberation War of 1971 on the occasion of the Victory Day on 16 December.
To mark the occasion, both armed forces exchanged their delegations to participate in Victory Day celebrations in the two countries, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said in a statement today (17 December).
In Kolkata, the events commenced with wreath laying at ‘Vijay Smarak’ by Muktijoddha Maj Gen (retd) Abdus Salam Chowdhury and Brig Gen Md Aminur Rahman in the presence of the Governor of West Bengal followed by an interaction with the GOC-in-C Eastern Command.
The delegation also interacted with the Governor of West Bengal and met the Indian veterans and senior dignitaries during the various events organised, especially to mark the occasion.
In Dhaka, the Indian veterans’ delegation attended the reception hosted by the President of Bangladesh at Bangabhaban.
The veterans also interacted with the chiefs of the three services of Bangladesh and other senior dignitaries and recalled their battles together with Bir Muktijoddha against the occupation forces.
Both sides reaffirmed the deep-rooted friendship between the armed forces of Bangladesh and India and between the people, which has been forged in blood and rooted in the spirit of justice, freedom and equality.
