Mukta Bangla (PSTU)

For other uses, see Mukta Bangla and Joy Bangla (disambiguation).
Mukta Bangla
Joy Bangla (30 March 2011 – 25 March 2025)
'Mukt Bangla' in front of the Administration Building
ArtistHamiduzzaman Khan
Year30 March 2011
MediumStainless steel
SubjectBangladesh Liberation War
LocationDumki Upazila
Coordinates22°27′51″N 90°22′56″E / 22.464069°N 90.3823381°E / 22.464069; 90.3823381
OwnerPatuakhali Science and Technology University

Mukta Bangla (Bengali: মুক্ত বাংলা, transl. Free or independent Bengal) is a commemorative sculpture dedicated to the Bangladesh Liberation War. The sculpture, designed by Hamiduzzaman Khan, depicts a symbolic freedom fighter and is made of stainless steel. It is installed at the main square in front of the administration building on the 'Bijoy-24' road of Patuakhali Science and Technology University. It was officially inaugurated on 30 March 2011. Its original name was taken from the slogan Joy Bangla. On 25 March 2025, the sculpture’s name was changed from 'Joy Bangla' to 'Mukt Bangla'.

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