Victory day is celebrated in Bangladesh on December 16 every year. It is a national holiday to commemorate the victory of the Allied Forces High Command over the Pakistani forces in the Bangladesh liberation War in 1971. Published by the Bangladesh High Commission, New Delhi, Bangladesh: Victory day Special, is a coffee table book edited by Alankar Srivastava and Ashish Pandey.
This book contains messages written by President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, where both underline the vision for Bangladesh ahead; about how the country can utilise information technology and human resources to transform into a developed nation. PM Hasina also stresses the need to uphold the democratic process and engage with services towards the country.
It leads the readers to an enlightening commentary on the history and growth of Bangladesh covering a profile of the country, an insight into its economy, the Digital Bangladesh Vision 2021, its Ship Building Industry, why it is an Investment Hub in near future, the potential in an India-Bangladesh relationship, its art, culture, and biodiversity. PM Hasina has written a tribute to her father Sheikh Mujib as well.
Additionally, there is an interview with Mohammed Alamgir Kabir, Additional Managing Director, Crown Cement and an interesting chapter on the Hilsa fish, “the white gold of Bangladesh”. It is a detailed chapter on the prominence of the fish in the country and how it enables trade and economy of the country. Hilsa is also the national fish of Bangladesh.
With delightful photographs, the chapter on art and culture has a contemporary and enthralling appeal and manages to highlight the unique and colourful nuances of the country. Its literature, festivals, celebrations, mosques, cuisines, fashion, and so on, are detailed and highlighted effectively.
For wildlife enthusiasts too, different species of animals and birds, as well as flora and fauna that are found in Bangladesh are talked about with interesting facts and beautiful photographs. From forests to the Sundarbans, readers can expect to learn new and fascinating facts about the country.