Mar 26, 2024
Bangladesh Independence Day 2024
This Doodle’s Key Themes
Today’s Doodle celebrates Independence Day in Bangladesh! The public holiday commemorates the moment Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared independence on this day in 1971.
On the eve of Independence Day, a few select citizens and organizations are presented the Independence Day Award that celebrates their extraordinary achievements. The annual award recognizes scientists, athletes, writers, musicians, artists, and more. The following day, grand events like parades, concerts, and rallies occur all throughout the country.
Many wear traditional green and red sarees and kurtas to show pride in their national colors, all while exploring streets decorated with the Bangladeshi flag — like the one in today’s artwork. The green represents progress, youth, and the nation’s lush landscape, while the red symbolizes sacrifice, rebirth, and the rising sun.
Happy Independence Day, Bangladesh!
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