Photo of National Martyrs' Memorial — Pinu Rahman · CC BY-SA 4.0
Destination guide
National Martyrs' Memorial
জাতীয় স্মৃতিসৌধ
The 150-foot monument at Savar honours those killed in 1971 — seven pairs of folded triangular walls that look different from every angle, reflected in the lake in front.
History & significance
Architect Syed Mainul Hossain won the 1978 national competition among 57 entries; built by Concord Group and completed in 1982.
How to get there
Any Savar-bound bus from Gabtoli or Technical; get off at the memorial crossing, then a rickshaw or about a kilometre's walk.
Entry fee
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Free.
Opening hours & best time
Daily, roughly 9:00–18:00 (some sources say the grounds open at dawn).
Best time
An ordinary winter morning; 16 December and 26 March draw the biggest crowds.
Traveller tips
A winter-morning combo: the memorial first, then Golap Gram for flowers and lunch.
Location
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