This year, the Victory Day feels particularly significant due to this year's powerful uprising. To commemorate this special day, here are some events to help you embrace the spirit of patriotism. 

Among them is a special concert titled "Shobar Agey Bangladesh", organised by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), taking place today at Manik Mia Avenue.

The concert will feature artistes including Syed Abdul Hadi, Khurshid Alam, Kanak Chapa, Baby Naznin, Monir Khan, Kona, Imran, Pritom, Mousumi, and Xefer. Additionally, popular bands such as Nagarbaul, Ark, Shironamhin, Artcell, Avoid Rafa, Different Touch, and Souls will also perform.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has organised a day-long program to celebrate Victory Day, featuring a month-long exhibition titled "2024: Oi Notuner Keton Ure". This exhibition showcases posters, paintings, photographs, videos, and cartoons that capture various aspects of the July uprising. It aims to create a comprehensive archive documenting student and public protests, the fall of authoritarian regimes, and dynamic movements through wall writings, murals, and photographic records. Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki will inaugurate the exhibition at 7 pm. 

A special dance performance, titled "Mora Jhonjhar Moto Uddam" will be presented by artists from the Bangladesh Dancers' Foundation. Renowned singer Ferdous Ara will also perform a special solo musical performance, alongside band performances by Artcell and Lalon.

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Revisiting big-screen Liberation War classics

If you prefer to stay home and enjoy some uplifting movies and music on TV, here's a list of programmes you can look forward to.

Banglavision will feature a special guest, renowned singer Shaheen Samad, on their morning program "Din Protidin." An esteemed artiste of the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, who played a key role in motivating millions during the 1971 Liberation War, Shaheen Samad will share inspiring stories of the freedom fighters and reflect on the experiences of Victory Day. She will also discuss her dreams about music and the current state of affairs. The program will air at 8:30 am today.

Boishakhi TV will broadcast a special drama titled "Birongona", starring Aparna Ghose as Birongona. The drama highlights the sacrifices and struggles faced by the unsung heroes of 1971. The cast also includes Rawnak Hasan, Manoj Pramanik, Riya Khan, and Monir Zaman in key roles. It will air at 10:30 pm today.

At 10:00 am, "Hangor Nodi Grenade," directed by Chashi Nazrul Islam and starring Sohel Rana, Suchorita, and Rajib, will be telecast. At 2:30 pm, the movie "Alor Michil", directed by Narayan Ghosh Mita and featuring Anwar Hossain, Babita, Razzak, and Sujata, will also air.

Bangladesh Television (BTV) has arranged a range of special programmes, including documentaries, children's shows, dance performances, musical events, self-composed poetry recitals and dramas.

BTV will broadcast the special drama "Chobi Kotha Bole" at 9:05 PM, starring Kazi Asad, Momena Chowdhury, AK Azad Shetu, Sallha Khanam Nadia, Sabbir Ahmed, and others.

Channel i will air the Impress Telefilm production "Oggatonama", directed by Tauquir Ahmed, at 3:05 PM. Additionally, a special telefilm titled "Tumi Asbe Bole" will be broadcast at 9:35 PM.

At 10:15 am, "Sphulingo" will be aired, starring Pori Moni, Zakia Bari Mamo, and Shamol Mawla. At 2:10 pm, the movie "Bhuban Majhi" will be shown, featuring Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Aparna Ghose in the lead roles.

At Maasranga Television, a special drama titled "Shesh Prohor" will air at 10:30 pm. Directed by Chayanika Chowdhury, the drama stars Shashwata Datta, Aisha Khan, Abul Hayat, and others.