Jatiyo Smriti Soudho (National Monument for Martyrs of Bangladesh), Savar জাতীয় স্মৃতিসৌধ ।

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National Martyrs' Memorial (Jatiyo Smriti Soudho)at Savar, about 35 km north-west of Dhaka built in memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, which brought the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani rule. The Monument tower designed by Arch Syed Mainul Hussain is composed of seven isosceles triangular planes, each varying in size in its height and base. The planes are folded at the middle and placed one after another. The highest point of the structure reaches 150 feet. Several mass-graves and a pool of water body are placed in front of the monument.

Monument complex is spread over an area of 34 hectares (84 acres) wrapped around by a green belt of 10 hectares (24.7 acre). Concrete is used for the monument tower while red bricks is used for other structures and pavements. Water pool and the platform for laying wreath are placed in front of the monument while mass-graves are on both sides. From the main gate one can see the monument axially, but to reach there one has to walk through different levels of red pavements and cross a lake - all these representing the struggle for independence.

The Public Works Department, Bangladesh Govt. was responsible for construction. Work was taken up in phases from 1972 according to availability of fund. In mid 1982, the monument 'tower' was taken up and completed in three months to open on 16th December 1982.

The site is a popular tourist spot and large number of locals and foreigners visit every day.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jatiyo_Smriti_Soudho
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Coordinates:   23°54'40"N   90°15'17"E

Comments

  • আমার সোনার বাংলা আমি তোমায় ভালোবাসি চিরদিন তোমার আকাশ, তোমার বাতাস আমার প্রাণে বাজায় বাশিঁ সৈয়দ নূর কামাল I love you my homeland Bangladesh. Syed Nur Kamal
  • This looks like a very beautiful place to see and a nice place to pray for all the people of Bangladesh (and the rest of the world) to never have to live without Freedom.
  • i think it helps us 2 know the actual happening of '71
  • Indeed it is a wonderful place. Sitting there you feel the presents of the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives to bring freedom to my motherland . i feel truly blessed !!!!!
  • Very Very well maintained.
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