Shoparjito Shadhinota

Shoparjito Shadhinota (English: Self-earned Freedom) is a sculpture by Shamim Sikder commemorating the Bangladesh Liberation war.[1][2]

Swaparjita Swadhinata Sculpture by Shamim Shikdar in University of Dhaka Campus

History

The sculpture was built in 1990, and is located in Dhaka University.[3] After the statue was inaugurated Islamic extremists had threatened to destroy it.[4]

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References
  1. "A tour of war monuments". archive.dhakatribune.com. Dhaka Tribune. Archived from the original on 2017-08-22. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  2. Guhathakurta, Meghna; Schendel, Willem van (2013). The Bangladesh Reader: History, Culture, Politics. Duke University Press. p. 320. ISBN 0822353180. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  3. "Sculptures themed on the Liberation War". The Daily Star. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  4. Leung, Mikey; Meggitt, Belinda (2012). Bradt Travel Guide - Bangladesh. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 163. ISBN 9781841624099. Retrieved 21 August 2017.

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