Operation Searchlight: Bangladesh observes Genocide Day, recalls 1971

Last updated: 2026/03/26 at 11:51 AM

Dusmanta Behera - Editor-in-Chief

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Bangladesh observed Genocide Day on Wednesday in solemn remembrance of the victims of the brutal military crackdown carried out by Pakistani forces on the night of March 25, 1971, under the codename Operation Searchlight.

In his address, Prime Minister Rahman described the date as “one of the most disgraceful and brutal days” in Bangladesh’s history. He said the violence amounted to one of the most heinous genocides in modern history, targeting unarmed civilians. According to him, the assault was a carefully planned massacre by the Pakistan military to suppress Bengali aspirations.

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.