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Bangladesh’s turbulent half-century, from coups to climate shocks
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s turbulent half-century, from coups to climate shocks

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh has had a turbulent existence since gaining independence in 1971 following a war with Pakistan. South African President Nelson Mandela, center, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, left, and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wave to a cheering crowd on Bangladesh’s Independence Day celebration in Dhaka Wednesday, March 26, 1997. Police escort former Bangladeshi Prime Minister and Awami …

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War in Our Times | Major Shamsher Mehta's heroic saga in the shadows of 'Pippa' in the 1971 war
1 year ago

War in Our Times | Major Shamsher Mehta's heroic saga in the shadows of 'Pippa' in the 1971 war

Firstpost  

Expanding the Pippa Story Pippa, the recently released movie on Amazon Prime Video, revolves around three major themes – the 1971 India-Pakistan War with specific emphasis on the Eastern Theatre and the creation of Bangladesh; the exploits of the PT-76 amphibious tank; and the Mehta family comprising the matriarch of the family and her four sons, all of who fought …

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From vowing support to diplomatic offensive, how Parliament kept pressure on Indira govt to liberate East Bengal
3 years ago

From vowing support to diplomatic offensive, how Parliament kept pressure on Indira govt to liberate East Bengal

Firstpost  

Parliament was in its Winter Session when Pakistan attacked India on 3 December, 1971. 80 percent of the government jobs were filled by people from the West.” Parliament promises support to East Bengal The year 1971 began similarly for India and Pakistan. She started by stating, “The tragedy which has overtaken our valiant neighbours in East Bengal so soon after …

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How the MiG-21 tilted the 1971 war in India’s favour with its 13/1 success ratio
3 years ago

How the MiG-21 tilted the 1971 war in India’s favour with its 13/1 success ratio

Firstpost  

John Kelly, the representative of the United Nations’ High Commission for Refugees in East Pakistan, got off his jeep outside the Governor’s house in Dacca at 1100 hours on the morning of 14 December 1971. On 6 December, Wing Commander Bishnoi led a formation of four MiG-21s from the 28th squadron towards Tezgaon, the only operational PAF Airbase in East …

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March 26 to December 16, 1971: How Parliament Kept Pressure on Indira Govt to Liberate East Bengal
3 years ago

March 26 to December 16, 1971: How Parliament Kept Pressure on Indira Govt to Liberate East Bengal

News 18  

On December 16, 1971, Members of Parliament were anxiously waiting for news from Dacca. 80 per cent of the government jobs were filled by people from the West.” Parliament Promises Support to East Bengal The year 1971 began similarly for India and Pakistan. Following his suggestion, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, on March 31, 1971, would move a resolution in Lok …

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What many people won't tell you about the 1971 Bangladesh War: A soldier recounts untold memories
3 years ago

What many people won't tell you about the 1971 Bangladesh War: A soldier recounts untold memories

Firstpost  

While most historians and tacticians focus on the happenings of the war and how India was able to liberate Bangladesh, Lt Col RAK’Maneck’s take on the 1971 event is linked to rifle muzzles covered with condoms and a yearning for dry shoes and socks Fifty years ago, in December of 1971 India undertook what many consider as the country’s greatest …

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The Typewriter Still Works -The Story Of A Judge Who Presided Over India's Most Sensational Trial
4 years, 5 months ago

The Typewriter Still Works -The Story Of A Judge Who Presided Over India's Most Sensational Trial

Live Law  

I have only re-read one book. Bibhabati Debi, who had steadfastly refused to even meet her "husband", would have her case pleaded by Calcutta high society's coveted member, Amiya Nath Chaudhary, younger brother of the famous Calcutta barrister Sir Ashutosh Chaudhari. Barrister Chaudhary would go on to mockingly describe Judge Basu as "the Dacca Shakespeare", something which Justice Biswas who …

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