A new Liberation War Gallery of 1971 was inaugurated at the Indian Cultural Centre of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan was the chief guest on the occasion. India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma joined the Home Minister at the inauguration of the Gellery which houses some of the rare photographs of the 1971 Liberation War.
The inaugural program was attended by freedom fighters, Bir Muktijodhas, and distinguished guests. The Gallery is a testament to the friendship between India and Bangladesh, featuring photographs and documents from the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.
The flag honours the brave freedom fighters and the millions of people who died during the war. In his remarks at the inauguration of the new gallery, High Commissioner Pranay Verma emphasised on the historical significance of the 1971 Liberation War for both Bangladesh and India. They underlined the unwavering spirit of friendship and solidarity that guided India’s support for Bangladesh’s independence. He said the gallery will highlight the shared commitment of India and Bangladesh to preserve and celebrate the spirit of 1971 that guides relations between the two countries.
