Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today said Victory Day, to be celebrated on December 16, is not only a source of pride for us but and also an occasion to take oath to remain united to protect the sovereignty of the country.

"The oath is to remain united, protect the sovereignty of the country, and uphold the spirit of the Liberation War," he said in a message on the occasion of Victory Day.

On this day, Prof Yunus said the Victory Day is a reminder to us to the bravery and sacrifices of our martyrs of the freedom struggle .

"We promise to work together to build a developed, prosperous, and well-governed Bangladesh by the interim government formed through the mass uprising of the students, workers, and people," he said.

Yunus said they are determined to further develop and strengthen the country and enjoy the full benefits of freedom.

"Today is 16th December, Victory Day. This day is a very glorious and memorable day in Bangladesh's history," he said on the eve of the occasion.

On December 16, 1971, Yunus said Bangladesh gained the taste of freedom and self-identity as a nation through the victory in the Liberation War.

"We get our desired freedom in exchange for the blood and sacrifice of millions of martyrs," he said, adding that "I wish Victory Day 2024 a great success."