Bangladesh Plans Record Flag-Parachute Display on Victory Day

Bangladesh is preparing to set a new world record with the largest flag-parachuting display as part of the nationwide celebrations marking Victory Day on 16 December.

“Preparations are underway to organise a large-scale special programme to celebrate the great Victory Day. Alongside other arrangements to observe the day with due dignity, Bangladesh is preparing to set a world record by parachuting with the highest number of national flags,” said a press release from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing on Sunday.

The announcement came after a preparatory meeting held at the Chief Adviser’s Office, chaired by Liberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk E Azam, Bir Protik.

To commemorate the 54th anniversary of independence, a total of 54 paratroopers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force will perform a flag-bearing skydive. The display is expected to be recognised as the world’s largest flag-parachuting event, setting a new Guinness World Record.

Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman, Chief Adviser’s Principal Secretary M Siraz Uddin Miah, Senior Secretary of the Home Affairs Ministry Nasimul Ghani, Senior Secretary of the Public Administration Ministry Md Ehsanul Hoque, the Principal Staff Officer, the Defence Ministry Secretary, and other senior officials attended the meeting.

The meeting reviewed preparations across ministries to celebrate Victory Day through extensive nationwide programmes.

As part of the day’s events, the Army, Navy, and Air Force will hold separate fly-past demonstrations at the old Tejgaon Airport from 11:00am, followed by a special Victory Day band show.

At 11:40am, the 54-member “Team Bangladesh” will execute their historic flag-bearing parachute jump. The event will be open to the public.

Armed forces will also conduct similar fly-pasts in other major cities. Additionally, the Police, BGB, and Ansar will organise band shows nationwide, all open to the public.