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The birth of Bangladesh
In 1970, Pakistan's first democratic elections since independence from British colonial rule, led to war, the breakup of Pakistan and the creation of a new country, Bangladesh.
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)
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