The then ruling class of Pakistan had failed to stop the rise of Bangladesh in 1971 in the name of maintaining the integrity of the state. Just 24 years after the formation of an independent state, Pakistan broke up in a bloody war. Fifty years later, how is that history being
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Unsung heroes for 50 years
Nothing was forgotten in the past 50 years by a daughter Lubna and a son Bulbul, nothing will be forgotten until this generation dies with the loving memories. Shahreen Rahman, popularly known as Lubna, is the daughter of Lieutenant Colonel Dr Abul Fazal Ziaur Rahman, who has served the Pakistan Army
VICTORY DAY: Remembering a Pakistani talk show
1971 history: Leaving people out…
There are several terms to describe what happened in 1971 that led to the birth of Bangladesh. It’s called “Muktijuddho”, “Shadhinota juddho”, “Jonojuddho” etc. There could be more. But they carry slightly different meanings. One part is common to all that is the Juddho (war) part but the others differ.
A Pakistan apology could heal Bangladesh’s war wounds
Upcoming December 16, 2021 is knocking at the door. Bangladesh will celebrate its 50th anniversary of victory day with full spirit.On December 16, 1971, almost 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered in Dhaka, leading to the creation of the sovereign nation-state of Bangladesh. December 16 is Victory Day in Bangladesh. On this
When Pakistan praises Bangladesh
Bangladesh got its great independence from Pakistan in 1971 through a bloody hardcore struggle. Pakistan had been exploiting Bangladesh systematically. Pakistan’s economy was built on the money of Bangladesh. However, the country under the charismatic leadership of its great founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman got its ultimate identity. Bangladesh inherited
Pakistan dare distort Bangladesh history
After 50 years of the brutal birth of Bangladesh, Pakistan seems to have not forgotten the humiliating defeat of the “Fall of Dhaka” in December 1971. On the other hand, the people of Bangladesh has not forgotten the genocidal campaign “Operation Searchlight” to eliminate the Bangalee as a race, the Hindus,
New horizons in history research in a new Bangladesh?
Genocide: How many miles to trial?
As we celebrate 50 years of Bangladesh we also are observing 50 years of genocide in Bangladesh. The two realities are intrinsically linked and one can’t have one without the other. If the formal independence is an issue of the institutions, the informal world, remembers the genocide more. However, it’s
