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In the period of British India (until 1947), the area now known as Bangladesh was one part of the area called Bengal. Modern West Bengal and Assam (both part of modern India) were also parts of the region of Bengal under British rule. Bengal was briefly divided into West Bengal and East Bengal & Assam beginning in 1905, but this was unsuccessful and was abandoned after seven years.
When India was partitioned in 1947, East Bengal was separated from West Bengal roughly along religious lines. East Bengal soon became East Pakistan, and after a bloody war for independence from West Pakistan (now Pakistan), the nation of Bangladesh was formed in 1971.
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∙ 16y agoYes, it was East Pakistan before 1971, when it was changed.
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∙ 12y agoYes , once they were united , before 1972.
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∙ 11y agoPakistan
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What country was once Bangladesh?
Eastern part of Pakistan
Which 3 countries were once part of british India?
pakistan , bangladesh , myamar
Is Bangladesh part of America?
Bangladesh is a part of Asia.
What country was once part of British India?
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Burma.
Which countries were once part of British India?
India, Pakistan, Burma and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
What countries were once part of british india?
These are modern India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Pakistan and Bangladesh did not exist at all under British rule, and Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon.
Why do people think Bangladesh is in India?
Bangladesh, Pakistan and India are all separate countries with their own distinct identities but all have similar roots. Bangladesh was once part of India People who think of Bangladesh as part of India simply do not have sufficient knowledge of the region. They are likely to be from other parts of the world and not everyone can be expected to know everything about everything. Lack of knowledge can be forgiven.
Why Bangladesh is Land of Bengalis?
Because part of Bengal is part of Bangladesh - like Texans live in the US.
Is Bangladesh the Muslim part of India created by Britain?
Bangladesh was originally a part of India. After the partition of India, current day Pakistan and Bangladesh formed Pakistan and India remained India. In 1971, Bangladesh declared itself independent. Bangladesh nor India was created by the British
What does Bangladesh flag stands for?
The red part of flag stands for blood which is when Bangladesh fought in the war, the green part of the flag stand for the green land of the Bangladesh. Hope it helped :P
Is Bangladesh is the Muslim part of India created by Britain?
Yes, Bangladesh is a Muslim country but it is not part of India and it wasn't created by Britain either. Britain ruled over Bangladesh for 200 years.
What nation was once called East Pakistan?
Bangladesh
