Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan hailed the ties between New Delhi and Dhaka and said that the unprecedented support during the 1971 Liberation War was the root of the bonhomie between the two countries.

Dhaka [Bangladesh], September 19 (ANI): Bangladesh Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque on Sunday called upon all who believe in Liberation War spirit to be united in realising the international recognition of genocide carried out in 1971 Liberation War on unarmed Bangalees.

Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 22 (ANI): The organisation of liberation war fighters - Muktijoddha Manch of Bangladesh - on Friday launched a protest against the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka for posting a distorted image of the Bangladeshi flag on its official Facebook page.

Guwahati Apr 23 PTI A veteran of Bangladesh Liberation War on Saturday expressed gratitude to the Indian armed forces for their role in that countrys freedom struggle and called on both countries to work together Bangladesh and India should work together with the same spirit with which they had collaborated for the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971 Lt Col Quazi Sajjad Ali Zahir retd said at a programme to honour veterans of India-Pakistan War of 1971 from Assam There are very few countries in the world where armies have fought for liberation of a country and the Indian army is one of them We are always grateful to the Indian armed forces for it he said He also appreciated the people of India for providing shelter and support to the refugees from Bangladesh during the Liberation War Together we had won But victory also leaves behind bloodshed and we are forever grateful for the sacrifices made for our country Zahir said The former army officer who was honoured with Padma Shri by the Indian government recently said Moving with the spirit of 1971 let us build our countries together We should together fight oppressors and suppressors anywhere in the world Defence minister Rajnath Singh felicitated the war veterans and their families at the programme which was also attended by Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi among others Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma who was also present on the occasion later tweeted that nine war widows were honoured with Rs 10 lakh each eight injured personnel with Rs 5 lakh each and two ex-prisoners of war with Rs 25 lakh each at the programme An amount of Rs 2 lakh each was also given to 86 other veterans of the 1971 War Sarma addedPTI SSG KKKK KK

Dhaka [Bangladesh], December 17 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's information technology adviser, Sajeeb Wazed Joy came down heavily on Islamist political party Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) for its wartime brutalities and conspiracies geared towards strengthening the footing of Pakistan and wiping out the dream of freedom cherished by Bangladeshis.

Dhaka [Bangladesh], December 16 (ANI): As Bangladesh marked 50 years of the Liberation War, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday underscored the importance of friendship with the neighbouring country and said India has always attached the highest priority to its friendship with Bangladesh.

1971 war was the largest surrender ever after the second World War. The Indian government at that time was being led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. New Delhi: December 16 is celebrated as Vijay Diwas every year to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan during the 1971 Liberation War that led to the creation of Bangladesh. This year, it is the 50th anniversary of the war. PM Narendra Modi is leading the nation in paying tributes to the martyrs of the 1971 war on Vijay Diwas.

New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The history of the 1971 Liberation War is not complete without the story of the Indian side and it is part of the syllabus of Bangladesh military and educational institutions, said Major General SM Kamrul Hasan of Bangladesh Army on Tuesday.

New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): A Bangladesh military delegation, which is visiting India for the Vijay Parv celebrations, recalled India's efforts in the 1971 Liberation War with thankfulness.

New Delhi [India]: November 24 (ANI): Bangladesh High Commissioner Muhammad Imran on Wednesday highlighted the role played by Indian political and military leadership in its Liberation War (1971).