Bangladesh 1971 Digital Archive

Preserving the history, memory and courage of the Liberation War

Explore curated documents, oral histories and photographs connected to the nine-month struggle that led to the independence of Bangladesh on 16 December 1971.

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About the archive

The Bangladesh Liberation War began after the military crackdown of 25 March 1971 and continued until the surrender of Pakistani forces on 16 December 1971. This archive presents a structured way to study documents, testimonies and visual records connected to that history.

The site is designed for students, researchers and general visitors who want a clear, responsive and accessible archive experience.

26 March 1971

Independence declaration period

16 December 1971

Victory Day

Documents

Declarations, bulletins and surrender papers

Photographs

Curated public-domain and open media

Featured sections

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Pakistani Instrument of Surrender document
Document

Instrument of Surrender

A landmark document connected to the end of the war on 16 December 1971.

Video interview thumbnail for a freedom fighter story
Interview

Personal stories from a freedom fighter

Oral history helps visitors connect national events with lived experience.

Independence celebration in Dohar, Dhaka 1971
Photograph

Victory celebrations

Photographs preserve places, people and emotions from Bangladesh's independence struggle.

Archive catalog

Historical documents

Filter by type and sort by date or relevance. Each item includes description, publication date and source notes.

Oral history

Recorded interviews and testimonies

This section demonstrates how audio/video testimonies can be presented with biography, summary and media controls.

Video interview

Personal Stories from a Freedom Fighter

Interviewee: Masudur Rahman, Mukti Bahini veteran. The testimony highlights wartime experience, memory and the importance of preserving oral history.

Open media source
Audio interview

Stories From a Bangladeshi Freedom Fighter

Interviewee: Dr. Nuran Nabi. This oral-history item is linked as an external recorded interview source for direct listening and study.

Open audio source

Each interview card should show full name, district, wartime role, date, collector/interviewer name and source permission where available.

Summaries should mention topic, location, timeline and historical relevance without changing the speaker's meaning.

Protect dignity, avoid sensational presentation and clearly identify sources, permissions and editing history.
Contact and contribution

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