DHAKA: Bangladesh got independence in 1971 after a nine-month long war. We feel proud of it as it has given us an identity and opportunity to stand upright among nations of the world. 

Country’s leading online news portal banglanews24.com and Jahan International School, Dhaka, are delightedly urging school students to participate in an Essay Competition on the occasion of the Victory Day.

Write an essay on “Know Independence of Bangladesh” in English in 800 words and send it to lifestyle.bn24@gmail.com by November 30. 

Winners will get Tablet PCs, sponsored by Jahan International School.  

BDST: 1551 HRS, NOV 01, 2014