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 Bangladesh is an independent country which had been a colony of great Britain for 190years. It had again been tapped by the Pakistanis. The Pakistani had exploited Bangladesh for about 25 years. Bangalees had become crippled economically and mentally by the ill-treatment of the Pakistanis. However, our leaders and people had been carrying on movements against the oppressions since the inception of Pakistan. At last the war of liberation was waged in the midnight of March 25, 1971. For nine months people of Bangladesh had been in war . About 30 lakh people sacrificed their valuable lives for freedom. At last the Pakistani army surrendered to the Mukti Bahini on December 16, 1971. However, March 26 is our Independence day because on this day in 1971, the Independence was declared. This day is celebrated with seminars, meeting, military parades and with other cultural activities. Shaheed families are paid honour and respect. Streets and public buildings are decorated and the whole country assumes a festive look on this national day.