Watch: The 1971 war: The liberation of Bangladesh

Both India and Bangladesh celebrate the victory over Pakistan on December 16, 1971, and every year invite each other’s war veterans and serving officers to participate in the celebrations in two countries.

Bangladesh celebrates its Independence Day on March 26 but Dhaka emerged as the free capital of a free country on December 16 after nine months of Liberation War with crucial Indian assistance.

The shadow of the 1971 war still looms large. In this video, people who lived through it recall the events that led to the creation of Bangladesh.

Video: PTI