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Bangladeshi SideEast Pakistan was not as developed as West Pakistan as a result a powerful political party emerged in East Pakistan led by Sheikh Mujib.The 1970 elections gave sheikh Mujib of east Pakistan an overwhelming majority. legally he should have been the president or prime minister, but Yahya khan refused to call the assembly being bias towards Bengalis giving rise to Bengali nationalism. Mujib was arrested for treason but released. riots and disturbances rocked east Pakistan. Pakistani Army deployed in East Pakistan causing civil war later Indian Army invaded East Pakistan under pretext of Human rights violations by Pakistan Army. Indian SideAfter elections civil war ignites in East Pakistan. As a result over million refugees migrated to India which seriously affected Indian economy.To stop civil war and human rights violations by Pakistani Army. Indian Army invaded East Pakistan resulting Indo-Pak war of 1971 after war East Pakistan became independent country of Bangladesh. Pakistani SidePakistan came into being in 1947, due to neglect Baluchistan and East Bengal(East Pakistan) during British rule they were most un developed part of the newly independent country.In 1965 Indo-Pak war, Pakistan Army which was 3 times smaller than Indian Army gallantly fought Indian Army which was invading West Pakistan. The war resulted in Pakistani victory as they were able to defend West Pakistan. After the 1965 war failure India decided to break East Pakistan and West Pakistan to reduce military-economic power of Pakistan.In 1968 India set up R&AW (research and analysis wing) which was designed to break Pakistan.
In Pakistan, Ayyub Khan a military leader was holding seat of President and democratic leaders were struggling to bring him down. Sheikh Mujib leader of a political party was caught in Agartala,India plotting to break Pakistan. Immediately treason case was filed against him and was arrested. Pakistani pro-democratic leaders took the case as attempt to target democratic leaders by Ayyub Khan and started wide scale protests. Forced by Pro-democratic political leaders Ayyub Khan released a proven traitor. Sheikh Mujib now openly start giving nationalist speeches demanding complete autonomy of East Pakistan according to which except common foreign office and army East-Pakistan and West Pakistan were to be 2 separate states within same countries. While this was going on India was arming Bengali separatist (this has been acknowledged by Indian Government). Heavily armed Bengali nationalists a.k.a Mukti Bahini manipulated 1970 elections in favor of Mujib ur Rehman (India Bangladesh claims they were fair elections). following result Pakistan army in desperation to stop falling government in hands of separatists gave government to Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto who got majority in West Pakistan. This was seen as bias by East Pakistanis and wide scale protests broke out in East Pakistan. Now sheikh Mujib openly asked his followers to create Bangladesh immediately Mukti Bahini started armed insurgencies in East Pakistan attacking Pakistan army bases killing and burning properties of non-Bengali. Pakistani Government declared emergency in East Pakistan and asked Army to control insurgents. East Pakistan being surrounded by Indian Army and also blockade was put in Bay of Bengal preventing any additional Pakistani troops to land in East Pakistan. Massive civil war was now being fought in East Pakistan which was 1600Km away from west Pakistan with only 30,000 troops against 1000,000 Mukti Bahini. Civil war ended in nearly 1 year when highly disciplined 30,000 Pakistan soldiers crushed insurgency of 1000,000 Mukti Bahini. Mukti Bahini flee to neighboring India to re-group and re-attack, where 500,000 Indian troops were prepared to invade East Pakistan. Pakistani Army which was fighting under Indian blockade of East Pakistan had used huge amount of ammunition.
Pakistani troops were outnumbered by 1:50 without much weapons to fight and 1600Km away from West Pakistan. Pakistan knew of the invasion coming therefore PAF took bold decision of surprise attacking destroying Indian radars and air fields in West before final invasion to divert their attention from East Pakistan to West Pakistan.However, when war started Pakistani Armed Forces took advantage of small length of border making it almost impossible for Indian Army and Mukti Bahini to break through after which Indian troops had to para-trooped in Dhaka (Capital). Even though war was being fought in entire East Pakistan the capital had fallen to Indian troops and Pakistani command and control system had fallen apart and they had to surrender. They were treated as POWs but local Bengali militia who fought against Mukti Bahini and Indian Forces were brutally massacred.
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The main reason for Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) breaking away from Pakistan (then West Pakistan) was due to the cultural differences. The Bangladeshis had a dark complexion, and were thought as inferior to the East Pakistanis. According to them, as they had a larger population, they should have more representation than East Pakistan. West Pakistanis also complained their resources were being stripped of and sent towards East Pakistan, especially Punjab and so, when a devastating cyclone hit Bangladesh, East Pakistan offered slow help, if any. They also denied India to aid them and thus, all these factors being unfulfilled led to Bangladesh coming into existence.
The Politicians of Pakistan, the bureaucracy and the Armed Forces of the then West Pakistan are chief culprits in this tragedy. Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's stubbornness and lust for power led to the separation of this country.
Bangladesh came into existence in 1971 when Bengali East Pakistan seceded from its union with West Pakistan. The independence movement was marked by a brutal war of liberation, which ultimately led to the recognition of Bangladesh as a sovereign nation. This significant event reshaped the political landscape of South Asia.
Pakistan lost the East-West split in 1970 primarily due to political, economic, and cultural disparities between East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Pakistan. The 1970 general elections revealed the deep-seated grievances of the Bengali population, who felt marginalized and underrepresented. The inability of West Pakistan's leadership to address these issues, combined with the refusal to transfer power to the Awami League, led to widespread unrest and ultimately the secession of East Pakistan in 1971. Additionally, the military's brutal crackdown during Operation Searchlight further alienated the eastern population, galvanizing support for independence.
The breakup of West and East Pakistan in 1971 was primarily driven by deep-seated political, economic, and cultural disparities between the two regions. East Pakistan, home to the majority of the population, felt marginalized by the West Pakistani government, which was dominated by West Pakistani interests. The situation escalated after the 1970 general elections, where the Awami League in East Pakistan won a majority but was denied power, leading to widespread protests. The government’s military crackdown in March 1971 further intensified tensions, culminating in a war for independence and the creation of Bangladesh.
In December 1971, the Indian army lent it's support to East Pakistan. The army of West Pakistan which had occupied East Pakistan withdrew. Thus creating Bangladesh.
Bangladesh separated from Pakistan due to a combination of social, cultural, economic, and political factors that led to a movement for independence. The separation resulted in the creation of the independent nation of Bangladesh in 1971.
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The British Raj, which became India and Pakistan after the partition, then Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India after eastern Pakistan spit from the west.
3 sides of storyBangladeshi SideEast Pakistan was not as developed as West Pakistan as a result a powerful political party emerged in East Pakistan led by Sheikh Mujib.The 1970 elections gave sheikh Mujib of east Pakistan an overwhelming majority. legally he should have been the president or prime minister, but Yahya khan refused to call the assembly being bias towards Bengalis giving rise to Bengali nationalism. Mujib was arrested for treason but released. riots and disturbances rocked east Pakistan. Pakistani Army deployed in East Pakistan causing civil war later Indian Army invaded East Pakistan under pretext of Human rights violations by Pakistan Army. Indian SideAfter elections civil war ignites in East Pakistan. As a result over million refugees migrated to India which seriously affected Indian economy.To stop civil war and human rights violations by Pakistani Army. Indian Army invaded East Pakistan resulting Indo-Pak war of 1971 after war East Pakistan became independent country of Bangladesh. Pakistani SidePakistan came into being in 1947, due to neglect Baluchistan and East Bengal(East Pakistan) during British rule they were most un developed part of the newly independent country. In 1965 Indo-Pak war, Pakistan Army which was 3 times smaller than Indian Army gallantly fought Indian Army which was invading West Pakistan. The war resulted in Pakistani victory as they were able to defend West Pakistan. After the 1965 war failure India decided to break East Pakistan and West Pakistan to reduce military-economic power of Pakistan.In 1968 India set up R&AW (research and analysis wing) which was designed to break Pakistan.In Pakistan, Ayyub Khan a military leader was holding seat of President and democratic leaders were struggling to bring him down. Sheikh Mujib leader of a political party was caught in Agartala,India plotting to break Pakistan. Immediately treason case was filed against him and was arrested. Pakistani pro-democratic leaders took the case as attempt to target democratic leaders by Ayyub Khan and started wide scale protests. Forced by Pro-democratic political leaders Ayyub Khan released a proven traitor. Sheikh Mujib now openly start giving nationalist speeches demanding complete autonomy of East Pakistan according to which except common foreign office and army East-Pakistan and West Pakistan were to be 2 separate states within same countries. While this was going on India was arming Bengali separatist (this has been acknowledged by Indian Government). Heavily armed Bengali nationalists a.k.a Mukti Bahini manipulated 1970 elections in favor of Mujib ur Rehman (India Bangladesh claims they were fair elections). following result Pakistan army in desperation to stop falling government in hands of separatists gave government to Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto who got majority in West Pakistan. This was seen as bias by East Pakistanis and wide scale protests broke out in East Pakistan. Now sheikh Mujib openly asked his followers to create Bangladesh immediately Mukti Bahini started armed insurgencies in East Pakistan attacking Pakistan army bases killing and burning properties of non-Bengali. Pakistani Government declared emergency in East Pakistan and asked Army to control insurgents. East Pakistan being surrounded by Indian Army and also blockade was put in Bay of Bengal preventing any additional Pakistani troops to land in East Pakistan. Massive civil war was now being fought in East Pakistan which was 1600Km away from west Pakistan with only 30,000 troops against 1000,000 Mukti Bahini. Civil war ended in nearly 1 year when highly disciplined 30,000 Pakistan soldiers crushed insurgency of 1000,000 Mukti Bahini. Mukti Bahini flee to neighboring India to re-group and re-attack, where 500,000 Indian troops were prepared to invade East Pakistan. Pakistani Army which was fighting under Indian blockade of East Pakistan had used huge amount of ammunition.Pakistani troops were outnumbered by 1:50 without much weapons to fight and 1600Km away from West Pakistan. Pakistan knew of the invasion coming therefore PAF took bold decision of surprise attacking destroying Indian radars and air fields in West before final invasion to divert their attention from East Pakistan to West Pakistan.However, when war started Pakistani Armed Forces took advantage of small length of border making it almost impossible for Indian Army and Mukti Bahini to break through after which Indian troops had to para-trooped in Dhaka (Capital). Even though war was being fought in entire East Pakistan the capital had fallen to Indian troops and Pakistani command and control system had fallen apart and they had to surrender. They were treated as POWs but local Bengali militia who fought against Mukti Bahini and Indian Forces were brutally massacred.