On this day in 1971, Bangladesh was liberated from the Pakistan occupation forces following a bloody nine-month war. These pictures were taken in December, 1971.

Pakistani troops surrendered to the joint forces of freedom fighters and the Indian Army without much opposition. This picture was taken in Chandpur on December 9, 1971.

Armoured vehicles of the Indian Army advance towards Khulna following the liberation of Jessore on December 7, 1971.

Locals celebrate the liberation of Kushtia was liberated on December 11, 1971.

A group of Razakars surrender in Jamalpur on 11 December, 1971.

Photos: Courtesy of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka