Swadhinata Stambha, Independence monument in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Swadhinata Stambha is a 50-meter glass tower monument with a square base located in central Dhaka, illuminating the surrounding area at night. The structure incorporates underground exhibition spaces that extend beneath the plaza level.
The monument marks where Pakistani forces surrendered in 1971, establishing Bangladesh as an independent nation after a decisive military conflict. This location became a focal point for commemorating the country's liberation.
The underground museum holds photographic records and terracotta murals that document the Liberation War and the people who shaped Bangladesh's independence. Visitors walking through these spaces connect directly with the nation's defining moments.
The monument's central location provides easy access by public transportation and connects to major points across the Dhaka metropolitan area. The site is walkable and the surrounding plaza offers open space for exploration and orientation.
Architects Marina Tabassum and Kashef Mahboob Chowdhury won a national design competition in 1997 with their glass tower concept for this memorial. The competition drew entries from talented designers across Bangladesh.
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