Add My Business Inquire About This Domain City Guide Regions Things To Do What To See Culture Travel Business Blog Home » Attractions in Bangladesh, Travel, Activities » Museums of Bangladesh, museum » Liberation War Museum, museums, Dhaka, Bangladesh Museums LIBERATION WAR MUSEUM, MUSEUMS, DHAKA, BANGLADESH With an eternal flame burning at its entrance, the Liberation War Museum is dedicated to the memory of the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians during the Bangladesh Liberation War which took place from 26 March to 16 December 1971. Located in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, the museum opened its doors to the public on 22 March 1996 inviting visitors to view the extensive collection of items relating to this turbulent period of the country’s history which resulted in East Pakistan becoming the independent nation of Bangladesh. The museum was started by community leaders who wanted to honor and preserve this event in the history of Bangladesh. The project grew as community members began donating mementoes, documents and other items relating to the Liberation War, as well as making donations for the funding of the museum. The Liberation War Museum currently has six galleries, with the first documenting the customs and traditions of Bengal and the country’s struggle against colonial control. The second gallery focuses on the period of Pakistani rule, highlighting the resistance against the economic, political and cultural oppression of the people of East Pakistan. The third gallery documents the genocide of 1971, as well as the resistance and declaration of independence. The plight of war refugees is highlighted as part of this gallery. The three galleries on the second floor of the building offer insight into the trials and tribulations faced by the people of East Pakistan in their struggle for independence. In addition to its permanent exhibitions at the museum building, the Liberation War Museum operates a mobile mini-museum which calls at schools in different regions of Bangladesh to acquaint the younger generation with the heroic struggle that resulted in the independence of the country they call home. BACK TO MUSEUMS RELATED PAGE Rajshahi Division RAJSHAHI Rajshahi is a district of Bangladesh with many great attractions for the average visitor. The small village of Paharpur is usually the first place visitors will start. Paharpur is home to the largest known monastery excavations south of the Himalayas. The excavation site is 27 acres big and is quite a marvel to behold. Religious Sites CHHOTA SONA MASJID In the town of Gaur, visitors to Bangladesh will find a religious attraction that has often been described as one of the most breathtaking examples of Sultanate architecture. It has not been determined exactly what year the Chhota Sona Masjid was constructed, but as the plaque on the structure indicates that the mosque was built during the reign of Sultan Hussain Shah, it can be narrowed ... MUSEUMS Ethnological Museum Folk Art Museum Liberation War Museum National Museum Tribal Cultural Museum Varendra Museum Home About Us Add My Business Advertising Contact Us Privacy Use Policy All trademarks and web sites that appear throughout this site are the property of their respective owners. No part of this site shall be reproduced, copied, or otherwise distributed without the express, written consent of Bangladesh.com. This site is not affiliated with any government entity associated with a name similar to the site domain name. © Copyright 1995-2021 Bangladesh.com. All rights reserved. We are using cookies to make the website better. By clicking Agree you are accepting Terms of Service GOT IT! ×