Victory Day celebrations in photos

The nation is celebrating the 49th Victory Day today with elaborate programmes to pay homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country.

Different political parties, socio-cultural organisations and educational institutions across the country have taken up various programmes to mark the Victory Day.

Here are some photos of today's celebrations.

National Memorial in Dhaka on the occasion of Victory Day on Monday, December 16, 2019. Photo: Palash khan

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and President Abdul Hamid place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum in Savar on Monday, December 16, 2019. Photo: Palash Khan

Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury places wreath at the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar on Monday, December 16, 2019. Photo: Palash Khan

People from all walks of life pay tributes to the Liberation War martyrs at the National Mausoleum in Savar on Monday, December 16, 2019. Photo: Palash Khan

Sammilito Sanskritik Jote (SSJ) brings out a rally on the occasion of Victory Day on Monday, December 16, 2019. Photo: Prabir Das

A rickshaw-puller decorates his vehicle in Dhaka on the occasion of Victory Day on Monday, December 16, 2019. Photo: Prabir Das

Children pose as freedom fighters during Victory Day celebration at Jhenidah on Monday, December 16, 2019. Photo: Star

Children perform during Victory Day celebration of Gafargaon Islamia High School in Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh on Monday, December 16, 2019. Photo: Star

Prime minister during the parade at the National Parade Square on Monday, December 16, 2019. Photo: PID

President Abdul Hamid inspects parade at the National Parade Square marking the 49th Victory Day on Monday December 16, 2019. Photo: PID

Aircrafts of Bangladesh Airforce are seen flying, displaying colors of the national flag, during the parade at the National Parade Square on Monday, December 16, 2019. Photo: PID

Display during the parade at the National Parade Square on Monday, December 16, 2019. Photo: PID

National Memorial in Dhaka on the occasion of Victory Day on Monday, December 16, 2019. Photo: Palash khan

Differently abled children visit the National Memorial in Dhaka on the occasion of Victory Day on Monday, December 16, 2019. Photo: Palash khan