Dhaka, March 25 -- The nation is solemnly observing 'Genocide Day' today (Tuesday), commemorating the horrific atrocities committed by the Pakistan occupation army on the night of March 25, 1971.

This day stands as a grim reminder of one of the darkest chapters in Bangladesh's history when the Pakistani military indiscriminately massacred unarmed Bangalis, including students, teachers and police personnel.

Marking the occasion, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday paid tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives, emphasising that their sacrifices paved the way for the country's hard-earned independence through a nine-month-long War of Liberation.

"The 'New Bangladesh' will emerge as a strong, peaceful, and democratic countr...