Victory Day

📣 Traveler notes

Bangladesh is a South Asian country offering diverse experiences, including pristine beaches, archaeological sites, bustling markets, religious sites, forests, and delicious cuisine. The people are generally described as hospitable.

• Victory Day (December 16) commemorates the surrender of Pakistani armed forces during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.
• Independence Day (March 26) marks the proclamation of Bangladesh's independence in 1971.
• February 21 (International Mother Language Day) observes the movement for Bangla as the mother tongue.
• Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) is a major secular festival with wide-ranging cultural celebrations.
• The country is politically sensitive; visitors should exercise caution when discussing history, politics, or comparing Bangladesh to India or Pakistan.