The nation is celebrating the 47th Victory Day today with elaborate programmes to pay deep homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country.

Different political parties, socio-cultural organisations and educational institutions have taken up various programmes to mark the Victory Day.

People gather holding national flags at the National Memorial to celebrate the 47th Victory Day on December 16, 2017. Photo: Palash Khan

Children participate in display at Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on the occasion of 47th Victory Day on December 16, 2017. Photo: Star

Colored smoke and confetti are seen during parade at the National Parade Ground on December 16, 2017. Photo: BSS

Children in Dhaka stage a street show while celebrating the 47th Victory Day on December 16, 2017. Photo: Star/ Prabir Das

People from all walks of life pay tributes to the martyrs of the Bangladesh Liberation War at the National Memorial on the occasion of the 47th Victory Day on December 16, 2017. Photo: Palash Khan

Ministry of Cultural Affairs participate in the parade at the National Parade Ground on December 16, 2017. Photo: PID

PM Sheikh Hasina pays tribute to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the 47th Victory Day on Decemebr 16, 2017. Photo: PID

President Abdul Hamid inspects parade at the National Parade Ground and takes salute marking the 47th Victory Day December 16, 2017. Photo: PID

Girls from Sarkari Shishu Paribar (Government Children's Home) in Gaibandha form a symbolic Padma Bridge during celebrating the 47th Victory Day in Gaibandha on December 16, 2017. Photo: Star

Students of Rajshahi College form a human map of Bangladesh on the college ground during the celebration of the 47th Victory Day on December 16, 2017. Photo: Star

Aircrafts of Bangladesh Airforce are seen flying, displaying colors of the national flag, during the parade at the National Parade Ground on December 16, 2017. Photo: BSS