The birth of Bangladesh
How Pakistan's first elections sparked civil war and the creation of a new country
Witness History · BBC World Service
December 15, 20219m 6s
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Show Notes
In December 1970, Pakistan held its first democratic elections since the end of British colonial rule in 1947. The results would lead to war, the break-up of Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh. Farhana Haider spoke to Rehman Sobhan, an economist and leading figure in the Bengali independence movement.
(Image: The flag of Bangladesh is raised at the Awami League headquarters in 1971. Credit: Getty Images)