The birth of Bangladesh
In 1971, a war of independence redrew the political map of South Asia and killed hundreds of thousands. Hear the memories of politicians and the people caught up in the conflict.
A special edition on the Bangladesh War of Independence, which ended 50 years ago in December 1971. The conflict killed hundreds of thousands of people and redrew the political map of South Asia. The programme features first-hand accounts from leading activists and politicians, as well as the people caught up in the war - from a Pakistani soldier to one of the many Bangladeshi women who suffered appalling sexual violence.
There is expert analysis from Sabir Mustafa, the head of the 91热爆 Bengali Service, and Witness History's Farhana Haider.
PHOTO: The flag of Bangladesh is raised at the Awami League headquarters in 1971. Credit: Getty Images.
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