A somber yet powerful tribute to the victims of Bangladesh's Liberation War, this memorial is a poignant reminder of the country's struggle for independence.
Currency
BDT (৳)
Best time to visit
November to February
Languages
Bengali
Coordinates
23.761°, 90.389°
Key facts
1The Memorial is built on the site of the former Dhaka Race Course, where many atrocities were committed during the war.
2It contains mass graves of unarmed civilians killed by the Pakistani Army.
3The Memorial is designed by architect Moinul Hossain.
Timeline
1971: The Memorial was established to honor the martyrs of the Bangladesh Liberation War.
1972: The Memorial was officially inaugurated by the then President of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
1983: The Memorial was expanded to include the Museum of Independence.
