Located
at Savar, about 35 km from Dhaka, the national memorial was designed by
architect Moinul Hossain. It is dedicated to the sacred memory of the millions
of unknown martyrs' of the war of liberation in 1971.National Martyrs' Memorial is one of the greatest monuments in the
history Bangladesh. It is located in Savar, about 35 km north-west of
Dhaka, symbolizes the velour and sacrifice of the martyrs who laid down
their lives for the liberation of Bangladesh. It was designed by Syed
Mainul Hossain. Plans for the monument were initiated right after the
independence, in 1972. The main structure and the artificial lake and
other facilities were completed in 1982. The monument is composed of 7
isosceles triangular pyramid shaped structures, with the middle one
being the tallest. The highest point of the monument is 150 feet. There
is an artificial lake, and several mass graves in front of the main
monument. The architect has used concrete for the monument while all the
other structures and pavements of the complex are made of red bricks.
It symbolizes that it is built with concrete but made of blood. Once one
enters the complex through the main gate he or she can see the monument
axially but to reach it one has to walk through different ups and downs
of pavements and cross an artificial lake by a bridge-all these
represent the struggle for independence. The most moving sight of the
complex is the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters: close to
the tower. Standing in front of the graves we bow down our heads in
respect, as the towers soar up symbolizing the loftiness of their
spirit.
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