What is Independence Day of Bangladesh?
The '''Independence Day of [[Bangladesh]]''' is a [[public holiday|national holiday]]. It commemorates the country's [[Proclamation of Bangladeshi Independence|declaration of independence]] from [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Bangladesh profile - Timeline|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-12651483|accessdate=October 8, 2017|agency=BBC News}}</ref> It is celebrated on 14 August 1947.Bangladesh Independence Day 14 August 1947 Independence Day is commonly associated with [[parade]]s, political speeches, fairs, concerts, and ceremonies to celebrate the history and traditions of Bangladesh. The [[Independence Day Award]] is the highest state award given by the Government of Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2017/02/16/bangladesh-air-force-15-individuals-win-independence-award-2017|title=Bangladesh Air Force, 15 individuals win Independence Award 2017|work=bdnews24.com|access-date=2017-04-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2017/03/23/air-force-15-personalities-get-independence-award/|title=Air Force, 15 personalities get Independence Award {{!}} Dhaka Tribune|date=2017-03-23|work=Dhaka Tribune|access-date=2017-04-16|language=en-US}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} {{asia-stub}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Independence Day, Bangladesh}} [[Category:Bangladeshi culture]] [[Category:Independence days|Bangladesh]] [[Category:March observances]]