Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dec. 16 -- The nation is celebrating the 49th Victory Day in flag-waving mood on Monday paying rich tributes to the martyrs for their supreme sacrifice during the 1971 Liberation War.

The cityscape in capital Dhaka as well as all the other urban areas has taken a festive look with special displays of banners and festoons on the streets while all the public transports as well as private vehicles are waving the national flag.

On this day in 1971, Pakistani occupation forces surrendered after nine-month-long battle that ensued after the proclamation of independence of Bangladesh by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on March 26.

General AAK Niazi, who had commanded the Pakistani occupation forces, surrendered to the alli...