This memorial is a monument in Bangladesh. It represents the value and sacrifice of those killed in the Bangladesh liberation war of 1971. Bangladesh got independence from Pakistani ruler. It is located in savar, about 35 km north-west of the capital, Dhaka. It was designed by syed mainul. Plans were initiated in 1972, after independence. A nation-wide design competition was held in June, 1978. In 1982 the main structure and the artificial lake and other facilities were completed. The monument is composed of seven isosceles triangular planes. Each varying in size in its height and base. The highest one has the smallest base while the broadest base has the lowest height. The monument is spread over an area of 34 hectares (84 acres) which is again wrapped around by a green belt of 10 hectares (24.7 acre).
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