The National Memorial is a symbol of the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the war of liberation. It is located at Savar, Dhaka. Its foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory Day in 1972. The entire complex will cover an area of 126 acres. It will include a mosque, a library, and a museum. The museum will preserve the relics of the liberation war. There is a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. These seven towers represent the 7 war heroes who made supreme sacrifice in the liberation war. The height of the towers stands for the high sacrifice of every martyr. There are several graves of the martyrs close to the tower. Standing before the graves we bow down our heads in respect of their sacrifice. The memorial upholds our honour and dignity as a nation. It also expresses the triumph of a nation over slavery and bondage.

The National Memorial at Saver is a symbol of the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the War of Liberation. It is built with concrete but made of blood. It stands 150 feet tall but every martyr it stands for stands so much taller. It is an achievement the dimensions of which can be measured, but it stands for an achievement which is immeasurable. It stands upright for the millions of martyrs who laid down their lives so that we may stand upright, in honour and dignity amongst the nations of the world. Its foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory Day. There is actually a plan to build a huge complex in several phases. The entire complex will cover an area of 126 acres. The plan of this complex includes a mosque, a library, and a museum. The relics of the Liberation War will be kept in the museum. They will ever remind our countrymen and all who would come to visit the museum of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom-loving people. Here also will be a clear warning to all oppressors that the weapons of freedom need not be very big and that oppression will always be defeated. The will of the people prevails, for man is born to be free. The most moving sight of the complex is the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters, close to the tower. Standing in front of the graves, we bow down our heads in respect, as the towers soar up symbolizing the loftiness of their spirit.