A contingent of freedom fighters, armed forces, security forces and various ministries of the government showcased their achievements at the colourful Victory Day Parade at the Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.
Bangladesh Television aired the programme live from the parade grounds.
Earlier, on his arrival around 10am, president was received at the parade ground by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Minister for Liberation War Affairs AKM Mozammel Haque, and chiefs of the three services of the armed forces.
Army, Navy, Air Forces, BNCC, BGB, Police, RAB, Ansar, VDP, Coast Guard, Fire Service and Civil Defence Force participated in the parade, organised by the 9th Infantry Division of the army.
President inspected the parade and took the salute. AKM Mozammel Haque and chiefs of the three services of the armed forces were with him at the podium.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, Chief Justice Md Muzammel Hossain, Deputy Speaker Fazle Rabbi Miah, PM’s Special Envoy Hussein Muhammad Ershad, Opposition Leader Raushan Ershad, members of the Cabinet, MPs, senior officials of the armed forces, foreign dignitaries and prominent citizens were present.
A 17-member Indian contingent led by Lt General (retired) Anand Swarup, who took part in the 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh, was also present.