Juddho Joy

Juddho Joy
Bengali: যুদ্ধ জয়
ArtistEjaj-e-Kabir
Completion date16 December 2007
SubjectBangladesh Liberation War
LocationAlekhar Char, Cumilla
Coordinates23°28′36″N 91°08′10″E / 23.4767312°N 91.1360723°E / 23.4767312; 91.1360723
OwnerCumilla City Corporation

Juddho Joy (Bengali: যুদ্ধ জয়, lit.'Victory in the war') is a commemorative sculpture of the Bangladesh Liberation War. The sculpture of the freedom fighters is installed at Alekharchar,[1] at the entrance of Cumilla city, from the Dhaka-Chattogram highway. It was officially unveiled on 16 December 2007.[2]

Designed by Ejaz-e-Kabir,[3] the sculpture was built with financial support from the Shafiul Group and is maintained by the Cumilla City Corporation.[1][2] It is recognized as one of the main locations for celebrating Victory Day in Cumilla.[4]

Description

The sculpture captures the moment of four freedom fighters, including a woman, stepping forward with determination on a raised platform.[3] The female fighter is moving forward with her hand raised, the fighter on the right side of her is ready with a grenade in hand, and the other two freedom fighters are alert with weapons in hand.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "তরুন প্রজন্মকে দেশপ্রেমে উদ্বুদ্ধ করেছে ভাস্কর্য "যুদ্ধ জয় " [The sculpture 'Juddho Joy' has inspired the young generation with patriotism.]. Bhorer Kagoj (in Bengali). 2020-12-16. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  2. ^ a b c "ত্যাগের প্রতীক 'যুদ্ধ জয়'" [The symbol of sacrifice is 'Juddho Joy']. Ajker Patrika (in Bengali). 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  3. ^ a b Mamun, Sadik (2018-03-24). "মুক্তিযুদ্ধের চেতনায় উজ্জীবিত কুমিল্লা" [Cumilla inspired by the spirit of the Liberation War]. Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  4. ^ "যথাযথ মর্যাদায় সারাদেশে বিজয় দিবস উদযাপিত" [Victory Day celebrated across the country with due respect]. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 2018-12-17. Retrieved 2026-03-17.