Liberation War Museum
Liberation War Museum
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Shadman
5 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
The military museum offers a compelling journey through history, showcasing an impressive array of artifacts, weapons, and exhibits. From ancient battles to modern warfare, each display is meticulously curated, providing insight into the evolution of military tactics and technology. Interactive features engage visitors of all ages, offering a hands-on experience that brings history to life. The museum's knowledgeable staff enhances the experience with informative commentary and engaging demonstrations. With its comprehensive collection and engaging presentations, the military museum is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of global conflicts.
Written March 11, 2024
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Kishwar1950
Dhaka City, Bangladesh94 contributions
Jun 2013 • Friends
It's an excellent historic pictorial documentation of the history of Bangladesh. A must see for all who live in or visit Bangladesh. The sacrifices of millions not only during the War of Liberation, but from time immemorial is humbling. There are also mementoes to see. There is a shop which sells books etc.
the weekly closing day must be publicised. Otherwise, people like us return disappointed!
the weekly closing day must be publicised. Otherwise, people like us return disappointed!
Written April 16, 2014
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Mushfiq Ahmad
Dhaka City, Bangladesh837 contributions
Dec 2015
The galleries on the ground floor begin with covering the early history of Bangladesh and the Indian independence movement against British Raj in Bengal. A major section records the events of the Language Movement for the recognition of the Bengali language in Pakistan, which is regarded as the beginning of the movement for Bangladesh's independence. Several galleries highlight the building sectional conflict between West Pakistan and Bangladesh (then East Pakistan), the rise of Bengali nationalist leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the events of 1971, when the postponement by Pakistan's military ruler Gen. Yahya Khan of the convening of the National Assembly of Pakistan, in which Sheikh Mujib's Awami League had won a majority, led to the call for the independence of Bangladesh.
The coverage of the liberation war includes the training and operations of the Mukti Bahini, the guerrilla army built by the Awami League to resist Pakistani forces. Several galleries focus on the genocide carried out by the Pakistani army against the Bengali population, with Operation Searchlight targeting Bengali intellectuals, students, Hindus and Awami League leaders, and the humanitarian crisis created with the pouring of an estimated ten million refugees into neighbouring India.[2]
The coverage of the war continues to India's support for the Mukti Bahini and its subsequent direct intervention with the outbreak of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, which led to the surrender of all Pakistani forces in Bangladesh on 16 December 1971.
The galleries display the weapons used by the Mukti Bahini, personal effects of many Mukti Bahini fighters and civilian victims of the atrocities committed by Pakistani forces, many donated by their families after the conflict. Also displayed are remains of human skulls and bones retrieved from mass graves of civilians killed by Pakistani forces.
The coverage of the liberation war includes the training and operations of the Mukti Bahini, the guerrilla army built by the Awami League to resist Pakistani forces. Several galleries focus on the genocide carried out by the Pakistani army against the Bengali population, with Operation Searchlight targeting Bengali intellectuals, students, Hindus and Awami League leaders, and the humanitarian crisis created with the pouring of an estimated ten million refugees into neighbouring India.[2]
The coverage of the war continues to India's support for the Mukti Bahini and its subsequent direct intervention with the outbreak of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, which led to the surrender of all Pakistani forces in Bangladesh on 16 December 1971.
The galleries display the weapons used by the Mukti Bahini, personal effects of many Mukti Bahini fighters and civilian victims of the atrocities committed by Pakistani forces, many donated by their families after the conflict. Also displayed are remains of human skulls and bones retrieved from mass graves of civilians killed by Pakistani forces.
Written March 22, 2016
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Krungthep Mahanakorn826 contributions
Jan 2013 • Friends
In the struggle to establish the sovereign state of Bangladesh, over 300000 lives were lost in what was then East Pakistan, with the exodus of 10 million refugees and the displacement of 30 million people. The Liberation War Museum (photography strictly prohibited) not only chronicles one of the deadliest moments of the 20th century but also explains why it happens.
The galleries on the ground floor start tame enough with the early history of Bengal and the Indian independence movement illustrated by newspaper reports and various memorabilia, followed by post-colonial tensions. A major section records the events of the Bengali Language Movement when activists defied the law and organised a protest on 21 February 1952, declared a public holiday in Bangladesh and International Mother Language Day by the United Nations. But the exhibit becomes gradually more graphic, culminating in the genocide room full of skulls and extremely disturbing photos of bodies eaten by dogs and vultures.
The overall presentation is quite poor and the museum staff are very unfriendly. Initially they didn’t let me buy as a souvenir one revolutionary poster available in the bookstore, claiming that it was “not for foreigners” and that they had “no change”. After I added a few books to my shopping basket, suddenly the staff didn't mind that I took the poster and had the exact amount of change.
The galleries on the ground floor start tame enough with the early history of Bengal and the Indian independence movement illustrated by newspaper reports and various memorabilia, followed by post-colonial tensions. A major section records the events of the Bengali Language Movement when activists defied the law and organised a protest on 21 February 1952, declared a public holiday in Bangladesh and International Mother Language Day by the United Nations. But the exhibit becomes gradually more graphic, culminating in the genocide room full of skulls and extremely disturbing photos of bodies eaten by dogs and vultures.
The overall presentation is quite poor and the museum staff are very unfriendly. Initially they didn’t let me buy as a souvenir one revolutionary poster available in the bookstore, claiming that it was “not for foreigners” and that they had “no change”. After I added a few books to my shopping basket, suddenly the staff didn't mind that I took the poster and had the exact amount of change.
Written June 10, 2013
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bhtripadv
Melbourne, Australia184 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
It tells the story of the coming into being of Bangladesh with stories and graphic pictures of some of the patriots who lost their lives in the struggle. It makes but does not labor the point of the West's lack of support as genocide was waged on the people.
Written April 11, 2014
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Naureen R
7 contributions
Aug 2017 • Business
This museum has been shifted to its permanent location at Agargaon, Sher e Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207. Furthermore, the ticket price is now 20 BDT (Free for children aged less than five years). The museum has also established a center named Center for the Study of Genocide and Justice (CSGJ) which offers certificate courses and residential week long winter schooling on genocide and justice issues each year. The museum has organized five international conferences on Bangladesh genocide.
Everyone is welcome to visit the new museum! Kindly note that we are open everyday from 10am to 6pm (Except Sunday).
Naureen Rahim
Research Associate
Liberation War Museum
Everyone is welcome to visit the new museum! Kindly note that we are open everyday from 10am to 6pm (Except Sunday).
Naureen Rahim
Research Associate
Liberation War Museum
Written August 24, 2017
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DrGolapBiswash
Rangpur Division, Bangladesh14 contributions
Sept 2014 • Solo
The Liberation War Museum of Bangladesh মুক্তিযুদ্ধ জাদুঘর It is located at Segunbagicha, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is a museum that commemorates the Bangladesh Liberation War, which led to the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan.
A museum opened on 22 March 1996, and has more than 10,000 artifacts and exhibits on display in the museum or stored in its archives. It is currently being rebuilt.
Bangladesh is located in the easternmost periphery of the Indian Subcontinent. The people of Bangladesh can be proud of a civilization that dates back to almost two millennium. For centuries, the lush and fertile plains of Bengal have attracted traders, travelers and conquerors alike. The Bengali culture has assimilated the influences left by these contacts but at the same time has retained its distinctive features. Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam have also left their own signatures in the life and society and in the process have helped to make Bengal a tolerant and secular society with a liberal outlook. Bengal is also the home to almost 45 different ethnic tribes, each with their distinct language and culture.
Bangladesh carries a rich tradition of folklore and folk music, heavily influenced by mystic traditions, which in a large measure has given Bengal its characteristic of humanism and tolerance. The spread of modern education, the influence of the European Renaissance brought by the British, the literary excellence of Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam and others have deeply influenced the Bengalee society. There have been great social reformers like Rammohan Roy, Ishwar Chandra Gupta who have helped to modernize the society and its social customs. Begum Rokeya has pioneered education among conservative Muslim women.
During the Pakistani period, the struggle for a Bengali cultural identity began with the language movement of 1952. The cultural struggle has always been an integral part of the national struggle.
Emergence of Bangladesh:
In the background of the nationalistic struggle against British Colonial Rule in India since the mid 20's of the last century, Hindu-Muslim communal tensions led in 1947 to the partition of India and Pakistan was created as a separate homeland for Muslims. East Pakistan was inhabited by the Bengalee nation with a distinct language and culture of its own and was physically separated from West Pakistan by a thousand miles. Pakistan therefore, was an unrealistic state from the very beginning.
Since its very inception, the Pakistani rulers denied the democratic aspirations of the Bengalees and their national rights.
The country declared itself as an Islamic Republic in 1956 and military rule was imposed from 1958. The Military Rulers tried to subjugate the Bangla politically, culturally and economically and naturally the disillusionment with the new nation was not surprising. The struggle for a separate homeland manifested itself right from 1948 through a continuous, united and popular struggle for democracy, autonomy and for the upholding of its secular cultural identity.
In first-ever national Parliamentary elections held in 1970 based on a one man-one vote basis, the Bengalee nationalist forces led by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman won landslide victory and his party, the Awami League became majority party in the whole of Pakistan. However, the Pakistani military machinery refused to accept this electoral verdict; thus leading to a non-violent non-cooperation movement in East Pakistan.
In an attempt to crush the nationalistic movement in East Pakistan, the Pakistani Military Junta unleashed a systematic genocide against Bengalee people on the fateful night of March 25, 1971. The Junta received support from a handful local religion based parties and religious fundamentalists.
The Pakistani rampage resulted in the worst genocide since the Second World War, and an estimated 3 million people were killed, some 278,000 women were raped and 10 million had to take refuge in neighboring India.
In this background, the independence of Bangladesh was declared and elected representatives of 1970’s election from East Pakistan formed the Bangladesh Government in Exile on the 10th of April, 1971. The Cabinet took oath of office at Baiddyanathtala in Meherpur, later renamed as Mujibnagar on April 17, 1971. Students and youth took military training and the Mukti Bahini (freedom fighters) fought back the occupation forces under 11 Sectors, adopting guerilla tactics and kept the Pakistani army in a harassed and indefensible state. International condemnation of Pakistan’s atrocities came from governments, public leaders, cultural personalities and media. Unfortunately, the Nixon administration of United States and China supported Pakistan government, more from global strategic interests, while India and The Soviet Union supported the Bangladesh cause.
On December 3, after Pakistan attacked and bombed airfields in the western part of India, The Allied Command of the Indian Army and the Muktibahini (Bangladesh Freedom Fighters) was formed and they started the formal armed assault. On December 16, 1971, the Pakistan Armed Forces ignominiously surrendered to this Allied Command and independent Bangladesh was born as democratic and secular state.
Evolution of Fundamental Principles of 1972 - Bangladesh Constitution.
The Bengalee nation had struggled for democracy, secular values and national rights for years. The Military rulers of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan tried to deny the democratic and national aspirations of the Bengalees and carried out systematic genocide in the name of religion. As a result, the struggle of the Bengalee people began from language movement of 1952 to the armed resistance in 1971, which ultimately led to the emergence of Bangladesh as a secular democratic nation state.
The following fundamental principles enshrined in the Constitution therefore evolved from its tradition and experience of this popular struggle.
Democracy, Nationalism & Secularism.
Dr. Mansur Golap Biswash
A museum opened on 22 March 1996, and has more than 10,000 artifacts and exhibits on display in the museum or stored in its archives. It is currently being rebuilt.
Bangladesh is located in the easternmost periphery of the Indian Subcontinent. The people of Bangladesh can be proud of a civilization that dates back to almost two millennium. For centuries, the lush and fertile plains of Bengal have attracted traders, travelers and conquerors alike. The Bengali culture has assimilated the influences left by these contacts but at the same time has retained its distinctive features. Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam have also left their own signatures in the life and society and in the process have helped to make Bengal a tolerant and secular society with a liberal outlook. Bengal is also the home to almost 45 different ethnic tribes, each with their distinct language and culture.
Bangladesh carries a rich tradition of folklore and folk music, heavily influenced by mystic traditions, which in a large measure has given Bengal its characteristic of humanism and tolerance. The spread of modern education, the influence of the European Renaissance brought by the British, the literary excellence of Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam and others have deeply influenced the Bengalee society. There have been great social reformers like Rammohan Roy, Ishwar Chandra Gupta who have helped to modernize the society and its social customs. Begum Rokeya has pioneered education among conservative Muslim women.
During the Pakistani period, the struggle for a Bengali cultural identity began with the language movement of 1952. The cultural struggle has always been an integral part of the national struggle.
Emergence of Bangladesh:
In the background of the nationalistic struggle against British Colonial Rule in India since the mid 20's of the last century, Hindu-Muslim communal tensions led in 1947 to the partition of India and Pakistan was created as a separate homeland for Muslims. East Pakistan was inhabited by the Bengalee nation with a distinct language and culture of its own and was physically separated from West Pakistan by a thousand miles. Pakistan therefore, was an unrealistic state from the very beginning.
Since its very inception, the Pakistani rulers denied the democratic aspirations of the Bengalees and their national rights.
The country declared itself as an Islamic Republic in 1956 and military rule was imposed from 1958. The Military Rulers tried to subjugate the Bangla politically, culturally and economically and naturally the disillusionment with the new nation was not surprising. The struggle for a separate homeland manifested itself right from 1948 through a continuous, united and popular struggle for democracy, autonomy and for the upholding of its secular cultural identity.
In first-ever national Parliamentary elections held in 1970 based on a one man-one vote basis, the Bengalee nationalist forces led by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman won landslide victory and his party, the Awami League became majority party in the whole of Pakistan. However, the Pakistani military machinery refused to accept this electoral verdict; thus leading to a non-violent non-cooperation movement in East Pakistan.
In an attempt to crush the nationalistic movement in East Pakistan, the Pakistani Military Junta unleashed a systematic genocide against Bengalee people on the fateful night of March 25, 1971. The Junta received support from a handful local religion based parties and religious fundamentalists.
The Pakistani rampage resulted in the worst genocide since the Second World War, and an estimated 3 million people were killed, some 278,000 women were raped and 10 million had to take refuge in neighboring India.
In this background, the independence of Bangladesh was declared and elected representatives of 1970’s election from East Pakistan formed the Bangladesh Government in Exile on the 10th of April, 1971. The Cabinet took oath of office at Baiddyanathtala in Meherpur, later renamed as Mujibnagar on April 17, 1971. Students and youth took military training and the Mukti Bahini (freedom fighters) fought back the occupation forces under 11 Sectors, adopting guerilla tactics and kept the Pakistani army in a harassed and indefensible state. International condemnation of Pakistan’s atrocities came from governments, public leaders, cultural personalities and media. Unfortunately, the Nixon administration of United States and China supported Pakistan government, more from global strategic interests, while India and The Soviet Union supported the Bangladesh cause.
On December 3, after Pakistan attacked and bombed airfields in the western part of India, The Allied Command of the Indian Army and the Muktibahini (Bangladesh Freedom Fighters) was formed and they started the formal armed assault. On December 16, 1971, the Pakistan Armed Forces ignominiously surrendered to this Allied Command and independent Bangladesh was born as democratic and secular state.
Evolution of Fundamental Principles of 1972 - Bangladesh Constitution.
The Bengalee nation had struggled for democracy, secular values and national rights for years. The Military rulers of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan tried to deny the democratic and national aspirations of the Bengalees and carried out systematic genocide in the name of religion. As a result, the struggle of the Bengalee people began from language movement of 1952 to the armed resistance in 1971, which ultimately led to the emergence of Bangladesh as a secular democratic nation state.
The following fundamental principles enshrined in the Constitution therefore evolved from its tradition and experience of this popular struggle.
Democracy, Nationalism & Secularism.
Dr. Mansur Golap Biswash
Written July 16, 2015
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sreelatamenon
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India37 contributions
Jun 2014 • Business
Well worth a visit if you are interested in Bangladesh's recent history.It could have been housed better because at the moment all the memorabilia is in a dilapidated house that has been converted into a museum.The walk thru gives you an idea of how Bangladesh was born.The suffering,the genocides and the bravery of its heroes are all on display
Written June 22, 2014
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Roktim H
Dhaka City, Bangladesh86 contributions
Nov 2013 • Family
If you are in Dhaka, you must visit this place. Its a very small museum and the ticket price is like peanut. But the collection of this museum is unbelievable. You can see the 9 months of liberation war that Bangladeshi people had to go through in 1971. Without visiting this museum you won't realize what price Bangladeshi people had to pay to get a free country. If you are from one of the developed country then you will notice thousands problems and when return to home may not have anything good to say but once you are in this museum you will say, "I don't know what wrong the current generation of Bangladesh are doing but their ancestors were really really brave".
Written February 24, 2014
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Belinda I
16 contributions
Jan 2014 • Solo
The museum provides a thorough and detailed look at the Liberation War of 1971. Where artifacts are not available, newspaper articles have been used to great effect. All aspects of the war are featured, including the uncomfortable truths which need to be said.
There is also a good giftshop that stock many books, including many books in English.
The current location is a temporary one while the new museum building is under construction. They have done a great job with the space they have available and I look forward to visiting the finished museum.
The entrance fee is 5 taka which next to nothing and well worth the "expense".
There is also a good giftshop that stock many books, including many books in English.
The current location is a temporary one while the new museum building is under construction. They have done a great job with the space they have available and I look forward to visiting the finished museum.
The entrance fee is 5 taka which next to nothing and well worth the "expense".
Written February 20, 2014
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Is it possible to decided on two days tour , 10hrs way too long plus traffic. Instead of pleasure sounds pressure to me. If you can do it do please confirm. Thanks
Written June 8, 2019
Its situated in the middle of the city near University of Dhaka. I think you need to spend at least a day for this museum only.
Written June 9, 2019
All week days. Sunday is the weekly closed day. As this is managed by the government, so it is also closed on Government declared holidays, even on Liberation day!!!
Written April 2, 2016
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