Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- Independence, freedom and victory- these words are very familiar to the people of the new generation of Bangladesh- as they are privileged to be the proud citizens of an independent nation. However, achieving the independence from another country was not easy by any means, and the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971 was an epitome of that hardship. Nonetheless, December 16 of 1971 is the date which finally brought the much awaited, expensive but priceless taste of victory to the citizens of Bangladesh- and since then, cultural bodies commemorate the day with a great variety of festivities.

Last Monday marked the occasion of 49th Victory Day of Bangladesh, and as usual, country's renowned cultural organizations observed...