Bangabandhu – The People’s Protagonist-47
His arrest and formation of Mujibnagar Government
Dr. Atiur Rahman
8th February, 2021 10:20:05
After the curfew was lifted on March 27, 1971, people started fleeing from Dhaka to the rural areas and many crossed the border to save their lives. The most vulnerable groups who were targeted by the Pakistani occupation army included religious minorities, liberal intellectuals who supported the cause of freedom, the leaders and supporters of Awami League and other progressive parties. The youths in general who were thought to be potential freedom fighters were, of course, in the first line of suspects. Millions took refuge in India following the gruesome genocide initiated on the night of 25th March. This continued for months as the occupation army spread out to all parts of the country. The local collaborators also paved the way for the Pakistani occupation army, who were not so familiar with the roads and communities in Bangladesh.
Bangabandhu – The People’s Protagonist-47
His arrest and formation of Mujibnagar Government
Dr. Atiur Rahman
9th February, 2021 10:37:59
After the curfew was lifted on March 27, 1971, people started fleeing from Dhaka to the rural areas and many crossed the border to save their lives. The most vulnerable groups who were targeted by the Pakistani occupation army included religious minorities, liberal intellectuals who supported the cause of freedom, the leaders and supporters of Awami League and other progressive parties. The youths in general who were thought to be potential freedom fighters were, of course, in the first line of suspects. Millions took refuge in India following the gruesome genocide initiated on the night of 25th March. This continued for months as the occupation army spread out to all parts of the country. The local collaborators also paved the way for the Pakistani occupation army, who were not so familiar with the roads and communities in Bangladesh.
The Fiery March 1971
26 January, 2021 12:00 AM
March 1971 was indeed an exceptional month when the history of emerging Bangladesh, as well as the entire Indian sub-continent, experienced unprecedented twists. For Bengalis, this was the most significant month when several historical milestones were laid down.
The overwhelming victory of Awami League led by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the General Election in 1970 was completely unexpected to the civil-military ruling clique and most other political parties of Pakistan. They had thought at least a few seats would go to other political parties, depriving Awami League of a single majority. But destiny had other things in store.
The Fiery March 1971
26th January, 2021 10:50:24
March 1971 was indeed an exceptional month when the history of emerging Bangladesh, as well as the entire Indian sub-continent, experienced unprecedented twists. For Bengalis, this was the most significant month when several historical milestones were laid down.
The overwhelming victory of Awami League led by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the General Election in 1970 was completely unexpected to the civil-military ruling clique and most other political parties of Pakistan. They had thought at least a few seats would go to other political parties, depriving Awami League of a single majority. But destiny had other things in store.