March 26, 1971 Republic of Bangladesh gained independence from Pakistan. In honor of this event every year in Bangladesh on March 26, the Day of Independence. This is a national holiday in the country.
After the formal independence of Bangladesh in March 1971 began liberation war against the Pakistani authorities that lasted nine months. The losses in this war amounted, according to various estimates, from three hundred thousand to 3 million. Won by Bangladeshi troops Mitra Bahini. December 16, 1971 the war was over, and the date entered in the country's history as a day of victory.
Independence Day of Bangladesh are traditionally held across the country parades, fairs, concerts and other celebrations. On television, on this day are special programs and on national radio with songs on patriotic themes. The main streets are decorated with national flags. Traditional in this day is a salvo of 31 guns in honor of the country's independence.
