Mon Dec 16 13:34:23 UTC 2024: ## India and Bangladesh Celebrate Joint Victory Over Pakistan: 52nd Anniversary Marked

**NEW DELHI, December 16, 2024** – India and Bangladesh commemorated the 52nd anniversary of their joint victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war today. Both nations held celebrations, with veterans and serving officers from each country participating in events across both India and Bangladesh.

This year’s anniversary holds particular significance for Bangladesh, which celebrates its Independence Day on March 26th but considers December 16th the day Dhaka was liberated following nine months of war with crucial Indian support.

The enduring legacy of the 1971 war was highlighted in a video featuring personal accounts from those who lived through the conflict, underscoring the event’s lasting impact on both nations. The Hindu also published its regular features including book reviews, data analysis, film reviews, health and wellness advice, international affairs from an Indian perspective, science news, Karnataka news highlights, and top technology stories.

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