Bangladesh National holiday

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National holiday: Independence Day, 26 March (1971); note - 26 March 1971 is the date of independence from West Pakistan, 16 December 1971 is Victory Day and commemorates the official creation of the state of Bangladesh

Definition: This entry gives the primary national day of celebration - usually independence day.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009

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