Why do we pay homage to our martyrs?

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The significance of our Victory Day is that our country achieved independence on this day in 1971.

The name of the monument situated at Savar is the National Martyrs' Memorial.

About three million people have sacrificed their lives for our country's liberation.

The nation celebrates the Victory Day on 16 December with great enthusiasm and fervour. Besides organizing different types of programs, the nation celebrates the day with colourful flags, banners and parades.