Victory Day 2025 Calls for Renewed Unity, National Resolve

“Purbo Digonte Surjo Uthese, Rakta Lal Rakta Lal Rakta Lal…” On a misty December morning, the sun of independence rose over Bangladesh as the red-and-green flag fluttered proudly in the sky.

The air echoed with the timeless refrain of “Amar Sonar Bangla, Ami Tomay Bhalobashi…”—a song of love for the motherland. Victory Day remains etched in the nation’s collective memory as a moment of immense pride and joy, intertwined with the sorrow and sacrifice of countless lives lost in the struggle for freedom.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16, marks the 54th anniversary of the Great Victory Day, a milestone the people of Bangladesh observe with deep reverence and national pride.

On this day in 1971, after a valiant nine-month-long Liberation War, the Bengali nation emerged victorious, securing Bangladesh’s place on the world map as an independent and sovereign state. The triumph gave full meaning to the spirit and sacrifice of the War of Liberation.

Every year, the nation commemorates Victory Day with joy, enthusiasm and solemn remembrance, honouring the martyrs whose sacrifices made freedom possible.

The Liberation War began after the Pakistani occupation forces launched a brutal crackdown on unarmed civilians on the night of March 25, 1971. In response, resistance spread across the country as ordinary people rose to defend their homeland.

With little training and scarce resources, the brave sons of the soil confronted a heavily armed enemy. Armed with determination and courage, they fought an unequal war, placing freedom above their own lives.

For nine long months, people from all walks of life—regardless of religion, caste or language—stood united against oppression. Through immense sacrifice, including the loss of millions of lives, the violation of countless women, and widespread destruction, the nation finally achieved victory and broke free from the shackles of subjugation.

As Bangladesh marks Victory Day this year, political leaders and observers say the occasion carries renewed significance amid ongoing democratic transition. They note that the spirit of unity that defined 1971 remains essential as the nation navigates present challenges.

While concerns persist over division and instability, many believe that strong national unity at this critical juncture can help safeguard democracy and ensure that the joy of victory endures for generations to come.