Museum of Independence, National independence museum in Suhrawardy Udyan, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The Museum of Independence spans 67 acres and features an underground exhibition space with three water pools and a multimedia projection theater.
The museum stands at the location where Pakistani forces surrendered in 1971 and where Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared the independence struggle.
The museum exhibits over 300 historic photographs, terracotta artifacts, and newspaper clippings that document Bangladesh's path to independence.
Visitors can reach the museum through multiple bus routes that stop at nearby Shahbagh, with rickshaws providing local transportation options.
The structure incorporates a 50-meter Tower of Light made of stacked glass panels and includes the Shikha Chirantony eternal flame.
Location: Dhaka
Inception: March 25, 2015
GPS coordinates: 23.73394,90.39850
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:15
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