National Flag of Bangladesh

The national flag of Bangladesh is the symbol of Bangladesh. It is generally known as “Jatiyo Potaka”. Here “Jatiyo” means “National” and “Potaka” means “Flag”. This flag was officially adopted on 17th January 1972. It may be made of cotton, linen or silk. It is rectangular in shape. The back ground of the flag is bottle green in color with a sun globe in the centre. The bottle green color stands for the ever lasting freshness, lushness of the natural of Bangladesh, youth, vigor and vitality of nation. The sun is the source of all life on earth. Hence the sun-globe signifies

National Anthem of Bangladesh

National Anthem of Bangladesh is the official song of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. This anthem’s title is “Amar sonar Bangla”. Here “Amar sonar Bangla” means “My Golden Bengal”. This anthem was written by the great Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore in 1905 or 1906. Rabindranath Tagore is the only one person who written two national anthems for two nations. Amar Sonar Bangla was adopted in 1972 as the Bangladeshi national anthem. Before the independence of Bangladesh, “Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendro” used this song as

The Lalbagh Fort

The Lalbagh Fort is an incomplete Mughal palace of Aurangabad. It is also known as the fort of Aurangabad. It is one of the popular tourist attractions of Bangladesh. This fort is situated in the side of the Buriganga River, southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. In 1857, during the Great Rebellion, this fort is also the witness of the revolt of the native soldiers against the British. This Lalbagh Fort is included with the Tomb of Pari Bibi (Fairy lady) and Audience room and Hummam Khana (bathing place) of Nawab Shaista Khan, now housing a

Jatiyo Smriti Soudho (The National Martyr Monument)

Jatiyo Smriti Soudho is the national martyr monument of Bangladesh. It is the symbol of the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of Bangladesh. Here “Jatiyo” means “National”, “Smriti” means “Memorial” and “Soudho” means “Monument”. This is one of the beautiful monuments of Bangladesh and it is situated at Savar, near the capital (Dhaka) of Bangladesh. This is one of the major tourist attractions of Bangladesh and it reminds us our great heroes, who gave up their valuable lives for the

Victory Day of Bangladesh - 16 December

December 16 is a national victory day of Bangladesh. This day is celebrated all over the country and in the whole world. This day is locally known as “Bijoy Dibos”. Here, “Bijoy” means “Victory” and “Dibos” means “Day”. On this day in 1971, West Pakistani (Present Pakistan) Army surrendered to the Bangladesh after the 9 month long liberation war and as result, Bangladesh gained her victory. Now this day is a national holiday in Bangladesh and people celebrate this day with great joy. All the people enjoy this day with parades and paying respect at the

The Shaheed Minar (The National Language Martyr Monument)

The Shaheed Minar is a national language martyr monument of Bangladesh and it is established in the capital (Dhaka) for the martyrs, who were killed during the mother language movement on 21st February, 1952. On that day (February 21, 1952), at least dozens of students and political members were killed by the Pakistani police forces for the rightful place of Bangle (Bangla) language. The first Shaheed Minar was built on 22nd February 1952 but four days later on 26th February 1952, it was fully destroyed by the Pakistani police and army. But in 1963

The Shat Gambuj Masjid (The Sixty Domes Mosque)

The Shat Gambuj Mosque is one of the greatest tourist attractions and best architectural beauties of Bangladesh. It is one of the oldest mosques of Bangladesh. It is situated in city of Bagerhat under the Khulna division. Bagerhat district is located in the south west of Bangladesh which is about 200 miles away from the Capital of Bangladesh (Dhaka). Here “Shat” means “Sixty” and “Gambuj” means “Pillar”. “Shat” is a Bengali word and “Gambuj” is an Arabic or Urdu word. The mosque has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO under

Bir Sreshtho (Seven Real Heroes In The History)

The “Bir Sreshtho” is a military award of Bangladesh and it is the highest military award of Bangladesh. It is the highest recognition of bravery of Bangladesh. It is similar to “The American Medal of Honor” or “The British Victoria Cross” award. It was awarded to seven freedom fighters that showed their utmost bravery in any dangerous situation in the battle and died in action for their motherland and for their independence. Besides this award, three gallantry awards are also available in Bangladesh. The other three gallantry awards are “Bir Uttom”, “Bir Bikrom” and

Bir Sreshtho Mohiuddin Jahangir (Battle of Chapainawabganj, Rajshahi)

Bir Sreshtho Mohiuddin Jahangir is one of the valiant freedom fighters in the Bangladesh’s history, who dedicated his life for the freedom of Bangladesh and made a great contribution in the Bangladesh’s liberation war. He is generally known as Shaheed (martyr) Captain (an official post of Bangladesh Army) Mohiuddin Jahangir. “Bir Sreshtho” is the highest recognition of bravery of Bangladesh. He was killed due to an attempt to break the enemy defense on the bank of the Mahananda River near Chapainawabganj district. The advancing

Bir Sreshtho Matiur Rahman

Bir Sreshtho Matiur Rahman is one of the brave heroes in the Bangladesh’s liberation war and he is generally known as Shaheed (martyr) Flight Lieutenant (an official post of West Pakistan Air Force) Matiur Rahman. “Bir Sreshtho” is the highest recognition of bravery of Bangladesh. He dedicated his life for the freedom of Bangladesh and made a great contribution in the Bangladesh’s history. He attempted to hijack T-33 aircraft (code named “Blue Bird”) in order to defect from the Pakistan Air Force but he did not succeeded in that operation and as a result,

Bir Sreshtho Mohammad Ruhul Amin

Bir Sreshtho Mohammad Ruhul Amin is a great freedom fighter in the Bangladesh’s history. He is generally known as Shaheed (martyr) Engine room Artificer (an official post of Bangladesh Navy) Mohammad Ruhul Amin. “Bir Sreshtho” is the highest recognition of bravery of Bangladesh. He was killed in the Bangladesh Liberation War due to mistaken fire from the Indian Air Forces. After mistaking fire of the Indian Air Forces, he had caught by the Pakistani Razakars who killed him using their bayonets. He was really a great freedom fighter in the

Bir Sreshtho Munshi Abdur Rouf (Battle of Rangamati - Mahalchari, Chittagong)

Bir Sreshtho Munshi Abdur Rouf is one of the valiant heroes in Bangladesh’s history. He is generally known as Shaheed (martyr) Lance Nayek (an official position of East Pakistan Rifles [EPR]) Munshi Abdur Rouf. “Bir Sreshtho” is the highest recognition of bravery of Bangladesh. He gave his life for independence during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971 due to providing fire with automatic machine gun for Mukti Bahini and tried to restrict the Pakistan Army from using the Rangamati - Mahalchari waterway in Chittagong (near Chittagong

Bir Sreshtho Nur Mohammad Sheikh (Battle of Goalhati - Jessore)

Bir Sreshtho Nur Mohammad Sheikh is one of the brave heroes in Bangladesh’s history and he is generally known as Shaheed (martyr) Lance Nayek (an official position of East Pakistan Rifles [EPR]) Nur Mohammad Sheikh. “Bir Sreshtho” is the highest recognition of bravery of Bangladesh. He was killed in the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971 due to providing fire with covering the extrication of fellow soldiers at Goalhati in Jessore district. He tried to saved his teammates and finally he did it but he sacrified his life for his country. The Mukti Bahini saved

Bir Sreshtho Mostofa Kamal (Battle of Gangasagar - Brahmanbari & Battle of Daruin - Comilla)

Bir Sreshtho Mostofa Kamal is another great hero of Bangladesh and he is generally known as Shaheed (martyr) Shipahi (an official position of Bangladesh Army) Mostofa Kamal. “Bir Sreshtho” is the highest recognition of bravery of Bangladesh. Mostofa Kamal scarified his life during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971 and showed his unbelievable performance. Mostofa Kamal was killed in a defensive battle against the occupying Pakistan Army in Daruin village of Comilla. His actions inflicted heavy casualties on his enemy squads. He

Bir Sreshtho Hamidur Rahman - (Battle of Dhalai Border Outpost, Sylhet)

Bir Sreshtho Hamidur Rahman is one of the great heroes of Bangladesh and he is generally known as Shaheed (martyr) Shipahi (an official position of Bangladesh Army) Hamidur Rahman. “Bir Sreshtho” is the highest recognition of bravery of Bangladesh. He scarified his life during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971 because he was an excellent freedom fighter. The advancing Mukti Bahini column finally captured the Dhalai Border Outpost in Sylhet due in large part to his efforts. He saved his team mates and the whole country by

Operation Searchlight Rangpur - Saidpur

Operation Searchlight was a darkness and dirty military operation in Bangladesh’s history. It was carried out by the Pakistan Army to curb the Bengali nationalist movement in the erstwhile East Pakistan in March 1971. It is known as “The Dark Night of Bangladesh”. This operation ordered by the central government of West Pakistan. The original plan envisioned taking control of the major cities on March 26, and then eliminating all opposition, political or military, within one month. Prolonged Bengali resistance was not anticipated by the Pakistani planners.

Operation Searchlight In Khulna - Kusthia & Rajshahi

Operation Searchlight was a dirty military operation in Bangladesh’s history. It was carried out by the Pakistan Army to curb the Bengali nationalist movement in the erstwhile East Pakistan in March 1971. It is known as “The Dark Night of Bangladesh”. This operation ordered by the central government of West Pakistan. The original plan envisioned taking control of the major cities on March 26, and then eliminating all opposition, political or military, within one month. Prolonged Bengali resistance was not anticipated by the Pakistani planners. These

Operation Searchlight In Sylhet & Jessore

Operation Searchlight was an unbelievable darkness military operation in Bangladesh’s history, which was carried out by the Pakistan Army to curb the Bengali nationalist movement East Pakistan in March 1971. It is generally known as “The Dark Night of Bangladesh”. This Operation Searchlight ordered by the central government of West Pakistan (present Pakistan). The original plan of Operation Searchlight envisioned taking control of the major cities on March 26, and then eliminating all opposition, political and military within one month.

Operation Searchlight In Mymensingh-Joydevpur & Comilla

Operation Searchlight was a historical planned military operation carried out by the Pakistan Army to curb the Bengali nationalist movement East Pakistan in March 1971. It is known as “The Dark Night of Bangladesh”. This operation ordered by the central government of West Pakistan (present Pakistan). The original plan of Operation Searchlight envisioned taking control of the major cities on March 26, and then eliminating all opposition, political and military within one month. Prolonged Bengali resistance was not anticipated by the Pakistani

Operation Searchlight In Chittagong

Operation Searchlight was a darkness military operation in Bangladesh’s history. It was carried out by the Pakistan Army to curb the Bengali nationalist movement in the erstwhile East Pakistan in March 1971. It is known as “The Dark Night of Bangladesh”. This operation ordered by the central government of West Pakistan. The original plan envisioned taking control of the major cities on March 26, and then eliminating all opposition, political or military, within one month. Prolonged Bengali resistance was not anticipated by the Pakistani planners. These