March 25, New Delhi – Bangladesh is observing Genocide Day today in solemn remembrance of the victims of the brutal military crackdown carried out by Pakistani forces on the night of March 25, 1971, under the codename Operation Searchlight.
The day marks one of the darkest chapters in the country’s history, when unarmed Bengalis, including students, teachers, and civilians, were killed across East Pakistan, particularly in Dhaka, triggering widespread atrocities during the Liberation War.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman issued messages paying tribute to the victims and reaffirming the nation's commitment to preserving the spirit of the independence struggle.