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Kolkata, Dec 16 (IANS) As India and Bangladesh are marking the 53rd anniversary of Vijay Diwas, a day that commemorates the historic victory in the 1971 India-Pakistan war, battle veterans and serving officers from both nations gather to reflect on the shared past, they speak with hope about the future, envisioning a stronger bond between their countries. Talking to IANS, Wing Commander (Retired), D.J. Kler, reflected on the memories of the war: "Though 53 years have passed, but the memories are still fresh. We lost so many brave souls, and I lost many friends. Together, we helped create Bangladesh, liberated…