Write a paragraph on "The Victory Day" in about 200 words based on the answers to the following questions

(a) When is our Victory Day? (b) Why is it called so? (c) What is the brief history behind it? (d) How do we observe the day? (e) What is the significance of the day?

The victory Day is observed in our country on the 16 December every year. The day is observed because on this day in 1971, we achieved our independence from Pakistan. We won victory at the cost of a bloody war and Bangladesh came into being and occupied a place in the world map as an independent country. And to commemorate this great victory, we observe this day with great solemnity. We remember the mammoth sacrifice of the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country. The day begins with gunshots. the whole country wears a festive look. The national flag is hoisted on the top of each office and house, and people from every strata of the society go to the national mausoleum situated at Savar. They offer flowers there as a symbol of profound homage and heartfelt love to the martyrs. This day is a day of great significance for the Bangladesh. This day reminds us of the sacrifices of our valiant people. It also reminds us of our duty to protect the independence of the country. To, me this day is a day of great joy, hope and inspiration. I see this victory as a victory against injustice, tyranny and falsehood. This day will remain evergreen in the heart of each Bangladeshi.