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Witness History: Bangladesh wins independence

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17/12/2021 GMT

Bangladesh wins independence

BBC World Service - Witness History, Bangladesh wins independence

An inside account of the moment Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan in 1971.

In 1971, Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan after nine months of war. The conflict killed hundreds of thousands of people and redrew the political map of South Asia

In December 1971, Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan after nine months of war.

Dr Kamal Hossain, a leading political figure, was jailed during the conflict and only released shortly after the Bengali fighters claimed victory. 

Dr Hossain told Farhana Haider  his feelings as his country won its freedom.

Photo: Kamal Hossain (l) with the founder of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Credit Dr Kamal Hossain collection.

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