India, Bangladesh 1971 war veterans’ exchange visit to mark Vijay Diwas

DHAKA: Eight Indian military veterans of Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War have reached Dhaka while eight war veterans of the Bangladesh Army arrived in Kolkata to join the Vijay Diwas celebrations in the two countries, officials said.

Vijay Diwas commemorates the Pakistan military’s surrender to Indian forces. India’s historic victory led to the liberation of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh officials and the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said two serving officers from both sides, comprised of the delegations, will attend the celebrations in Dhaka and Kolkata. They reached their destination cities on Sunday.