Wednesday, July 24, 2013

National Martyr's Memorial

Located in Savar, the National Martyr's Memorial (Jatiyo Smriti Soudho in Bangla) was built to honor the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the Liberation War of 1971. The war gave birth to what is now the country of Bangladesh.


Constructed from concrete, all surrounding paving is red brick and the complex itself is huge. A large body of water reminds you of the reflecting pool in DC, with the graves of many unidentified freedom fighters along the way.


Huge masses come to spend time here. The Memorial is incredibly important to the Bangladeshis, who are extremely proud of it. One will be  deeply moved, finding it a magnificent tribute and representation of the amazing struggle this country had to go through to gain independence. Or at least I was!










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