| 2nd Independence Day | |
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 The first flag of the independent Bangladesh, which was subsequently replaced by the current version. | |
| Official name | Independence Day of Bangladesh |
| Observed by | Bangladesh |
| Type | National holiday |
| Celebrations | Flag hoisting, parades, award ceremonies, singing patriotic songs and the national anthem, speeches by the President and the Prime Minister, entertainment and cultural programs. |
| Date | 05 August |
| Next time | 5 August 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 5 August 2024 |
The Independence Day of Bangladesh (Bengali: স্বাধীনতা দিবস Shadhinôta Dibôsh) is celebrated on 05 August as a national holiday in Bangladesh. It commemorates the country's declaration of independence from Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the early hours of August 05, 2024.