Armed Forces Day (Bangladesh)
Armed Forces Day (Bengali: সশস্ত্র বাহিনী দিবস) is observed in Bangladesh on 21 November. This signifies the day in 1971, when the members of the Bangladesh army, navy and air force were officially united and launched joint operations against the Pakistan occupation forces. On 16 December 1971, the Pakistani Army of 93,000 surrendered to the allied force of Bangladesh army, ending the Liberation War of Bangladesh.
| Armed Forces Day সশস্ত্র বাহিনী দিবস | |
|---|---|
Shikha Anirban (the Eternal Flame) at Dhaka Cantonment, where the president and prime minister of Bangladesh place wreaths on 21 November annually | |
| Observed by | Bangladesh |
| Significance | Celebrates the official founding of the Bangladesh Armed Forces |
| Celebrations | State ceremonies |
| Date | 21 November |
| Next time | 21 November 2024 |
| Frequency | annual |
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