victory day bangladesh

Snapshots from 1971

On this day in 1971, Bangladesh was liberated from the Pakistan occupation forces following a bloody nine-month war. These pictures were taken in December, 1971.

VICTORY DAY 2022 / A little-known initiative to help the 'war babies'

Bangabandhu stood up for these babies, calling them manobshontan (humanity's children), echoing the same sentiment expressed by Mother Teresa.

December 16, 2022
December 16, 2022

Snapshots from 1971

On this day in 1971, Bangladesh was liberated from the Pakistan occupation forces following a bloody nine-month war. These pictures were taken in December, 1971.

December 16, 2022
December 16, 2022

A little-known initiative to help the 'war babies'

Bangabandhu stood up for these babies, calling them manobshontan (humanity's children), echoing the same sentiment expressed by Mother Teresa.