The 49th anniversary of Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) was celebrated on December 16, 2019 to mark India’s victory over Pakistan in the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971.
The day is celebrated to honour the martyrs of the 1971 war between the two countries.
This historic victory led to creation of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh celebrated this day that marked its liberation from Pakistan.
Indian Army contingent participated in Dhaka parade of 2019 for the first time.