The liberation of East Pakistan and the birth of Bangladesh in December 1971 was a momentous event of the post-World War II period for several reasons. First, it was the most populous state created after decolonisation and that too by dividing the Bengal Delta which, according to geographers, is not amenable to any physical/ political …
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December 19, 2016The liberation of East Pakistan and the birth of Bangladesh in December 1971 was a momentous event of the post-World War II period for several reasons. First, it was the most populous state created after decolonisation and that too by dividing the Bengal Delta which, according to geographers, is not amenable to any physical/ political …
Continue reading "A real challenge"
December 19, 2016