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55 years of independence

Bangladesh celebrates its 55th anniversary on the world map with a series of commemorative events. On Thursday, at Savar National Memorial, President Mohammed Sahabuddin, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, and citizens from all walks of life lay floral tributes to honour the nation’s heroic martyrs.

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Published : 27 Mar 2026, 12:18 AM

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55 years of independence

Bangladesh celebrates its 55th anniversary on the world map with a series of commemorative events. On Thursday, at Savar National Memorial, President Mohammed Sahabuddin, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, and citizens from all walks of life lay floral tributes to honour the nation’s heroic martyrs.

Anamika Bhakta

Sabir Mustafa

Mike Dolan

Sabir Mustafa

55 years of independence

Bangladesh celebrates its 55th anniversary on the world map with a series of commemorative events. On Thursday, at Savar National Memorial, President Mohammed Sahabuddin, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, and citizens from all walks of life lay floral tributes to honour the nation’s heroic martyrs.

A child holds the national flag while paying tribute to the martyrs at Savar National Memorial on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026.

Students carrying the national flag arrive at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026, to commemorate Independence Day.

Students carrying the national flag arrive at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026, to commemorate Independence Day.

Thousands of people converge on the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026, to honour the nation's heroes.

Different political parties gather at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026, to honour the heroic sons of the soil.

Organisations pay their respects at the National Memorial in Savar on Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026, ahead of the main Independence Day event.

Organisations pay their respects at the National Memorial in Savar on Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026, ahead of the main Independence Day event.

The Bangladesh Mohila Parishad lays wreaths at Savar National Memorial on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026, marking Independence and National Day.

Organisations pay their respects at the National Memorial in Savar on Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026, ahead of the main Independence Day event.

Protesters hold placards demanding justice for the murder of Sharif Osman bin Hadi at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026.

Members of the Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal pay their respects to the nation’s martyrs at Savar National Memorial on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026.

Savar National Memorial is adorned with floral tributes as citizens honour the nation's heroes on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026.

Different political parties gather at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026, to honour the heroic sons of the soil.

Different political parties gather at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026, to honour the heroic sons of the soil.

Different political parties gather at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026, to honour the heroic sons of the soil.

Members of the National Citizen Party (NCP) offer floral wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026.

Shafiqur Rahman, chief of Jamaat-e-Islami and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, pays tribute to martyrs at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman interacts with foreign diplomats at the National Memorial in Savar following the wreath-laying ceremony on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026. Photo: PID

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman exchanges greetings with freedom fighters at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026. Photo: PID

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman leads central BNP leaders in paying respects to the fallen heroes at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026. Photo: PID

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman signs the visitors' book after paying his respects at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026. Photo: PID

President Mohammed Shahabuddin, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman pay homage to the martyrs at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, Mar 26, 2026. Photo: PID

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