by R. Chowdhury 27 March 2019 March 1971 carries a special significance for Bangladeshis. This eventful month saw the culmination of the Bengalis’ movement for self-realization and independence. It also saw Pakistan’s heinous military crackdown on the unarmed Bengalis of then-East Pakistan with far-reaching consequences: Pakistan lost its significant half. BackgroundAfter the Awami League, under … Continue reading Bangladesh; The road to March 1971: Birth Pangs of a Nation