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Ties with India cordial, everlasting: Muktijoddhas, Bangladesh army officers
The Indian armed forces on December 16, 1971, defeated the Pakistan Army and liberated Bangladesh, formerly ‘East Pakistan’.
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 05:01 PM IST
Mujibur Rahman's portrait removed from Muhammad Yunus' office: Report
Mahfuz Alam, who is special assistant to the Chief Adviser Mohammed Yunus-led government confirmed that Mujib's portrait had been removed.
Published on Nov 12, 2024 08:43 PM IST
Bangladesh's turbulent political history: 5 facts
Formerly East Pakistan, the country emerged as a new nation in 1971 after a brutal liberation war involving India.
Published on Aug 06, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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Vijay Diwas: Army celebrates 51 years of India's victory in 1971 war
Over 3,000 Indian soldiers were killed in the war, which stretched over 13 days. Around 93,000 Pakistan soldiers laid their arms down before the Indian forces. It is marked as the largest military surrender after the second world war. The day is hailed as Vijay Diwas.
Updated on Dec 16, 2022 04:09 PM IST
Remembering the 1971 war: PM says 'nation forever indebted' to army
The Indian armed forces on December 16, 1971, defeated the Pakistan Army in a bid to liberate Bangladesh, formerly part of East Pakistan. Over 3,000 Indian soldiers were killed in the war, which stretched over 13 days.
Updated on Dec 16, 2022 01:56 PM IST