Bangladesh is building memorial to honor Indian heroes of 1971 war

Bangladesh is building memorial to honor Indian heroes of 1971 war

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Context: Bangladesh is building memorial to honor Indian heroes of 1971 war

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• A memorial is under construction in Ashuganj, Bangladesh, to honor Indian soldiers who participated in the 1971 Liberation War. It is expected to be completed by December.
• The memorial will feature the names of approximately 1,600 Indian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the war.
• This will be the first memorial in Bangladesh exclusively dedicated to Indian soldiers from the 1971 war.
• The foundation stone for the memorial was laid by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in March 2021.
• The purpose of the memorial is to ensure that the names of the Indian soldiers who contributed to Bangladesh’s liberation are engraved for all to see, emphasizing their role in the nation’s emancipation.
• The memorial’s location in Ashuganj, close to the India-Bangladesh border, is significant. It was near this area that Indian forces crossed the Meghna River on their way to Dhaka during the liberation war.
• The project aims to raise awareness of the 1971 Liberation War among the youth and will include facilities for children’s recreation on the premises.
• Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Bangladesh in March 2021 marked the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence. During the visit, he expressed deep respect for the Indian soldiers who played a crucial role in Bangladesh’s liberation and announced India’s donation of military equipment used in the war for museums in Bangladesh.