Bangladesh Army honours Liberation War heroes

The Bangladesh Army honoured military personnel who received awards for their roles in the country’s Liberation War, alongside distinguished freedom fighters and their families.

The ceremony, held on Sunday at the Army Multipurpose Complex in Dhaka Cantonment to mark this year’s Armed Forces Day, paid tribute to the heroes who played important roles in the nation’s fight for independence.

Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman exchanged pleasantries with the awardees and the relatives of the war heroes during the event, according to a media release.

The Army Chief also recognised the exceptional contributions of 28 soldiers for the year 2023-2024, awarding them military decorations in recognition of their roles during peacetime.

Among the recipients were five soldiers awarded the Army Medal, five honoured with the Exceptional Service Medal, and 18 recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal.

The awardees, their relatives, senior military officers, soldiers, invited guests and media representatives attended the event.