Bangladesh holds a one-minute "blackout" on March 25th for Genocide Day, commemorating 1971's "Operation Searchlight" by Pakistani forces.

Bangladesh observes a one-minute symbolic "blackout" on March 25th for Genocide Day, commemorating 1971's "Operation Searchlight" by Pakistani forces. The blackout, lasting from 11:00 pm to 11:01 pm, exempts emergency services. Special messages from the President and Prime Minister, discussions, cultural events, and prayers in mosques and other places of worship are held to honor the victims.