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Our National Memorial
National Memorial is one of the greatest monuments in the history of Bangladesh. It is located at 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.
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Questions and Answers about the National Martyrs' Memorial in Bangladesh:
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1. Q: What is the National Martyrs' Memorial?
A: It's a big and important monument in Bangladesh.
2. Q: Where is it?
A: It's in Savar, not far from Dhaka.
3. Q: Why was it built?
A: To remember the people who died fighting for Bangladesh's freedom.
4. Q: Who designed it?
A: An architect named Syed Mainul Hossain.
5. Q: When was it built?
A: It was finished in 1982, but planning started right after independence in 1972.
6. Q: What does the monument look like?
A: It has 7 tall, triangle-shaped points, like pyramids, with the middle one being the tallest.
7. Q: How tall is it?
A: The highest point is 150 feet!
8. Q: What else is there at the memorial?
A: There's a lake, some graves of freedom fighters, and walking paths.
9. Q: Why are the paths up and down?
A: They show how difficult the fight for independence was.
10. Q: Why is the monument made of concrete but the paths are red brick?
A: It means the memorial is strong, but built with the sacrifices of the people.
