Tuesday, June 6, 2023
No Result
View All Result
  • বাংলা সংস্করণ
Shomporko
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
    • Daily News
    • Feature
    • Sports
  • CANADA
    • Canada Daily
    • Community News
    • Canada Politics
    • Canada Economy
    • Canada Health
  • Global
  • Bangladesh
  • Interview
  • Article
    • Analytical
  • LITERATURE
    • Story
    • Poem
  • Opinion
    • Columnists
  • More
    • Food & Beverage
    • HISTORY
    • Kids Page
    • Travel
    • HOME DECOR
    • Video
    • Social Media
    • Festival
  • Home
  • News
    • Daily News
    • Feature
    • Sports
  • CANADA
    • Canada Daily
    • Community News
    • Canada Politics
    • Canada Economy
    • Canada Health
  • Global
  • Bangladesh
  • Interview
  • Article
    • Analytical
  • LITERATURE
    • Story
    • Poem
  • Opinion
    • Columnists
  • More
    • Food & Beverage
    • HISTORY
    • Kids Page
    • Travel
    • HOME DECOR
    • Video
    • Social Media
    • Festival
No Result
View All Result
Shomporko
No Result
View All Result
Home Bangladesh

Bangladesh celebrates its 50th independence day

by Shomporko Online News Desk
March 27, 2021
in Bangladesh
0
Bangladesh celebrates its 50th independence day
0
SHARES
116
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Sinthia Hoque:-A country which was previously known as East Pakistan became its own nation on December, 16th, 1971 after a liberation war took place in March of 1971 and lasted for about nine months, ending with what we now know as Bangladesh.

The country now celebrates independence day every year on March 26th, with today marking the 50th. The day on which Sheikh Mujibur, now known as Bangladesh’s first leader had declared independence before the war had begun.

Though those living in East and West Pakistan were both Muslim, they had faced many hardships due to differences in cultures and language.

Despite Bengali’s being the vast majority in population of East Pakistan, they still feared living there as West Pakistan’s government got more controlling with time.

They felt they were being discriminated and not provided with resources and facilities, especially after the 1971 cyclone had hit East Pakistan, causing severe damage and 500, 000 people to lose their lives. Due to which the central government of Pakistan was accused of being slow to respond and leading to further resentment between both parts.

The real conflict had begun after an East Pakistani party, the Awami League won  the elections, causing an argument between both political parties and the military over forming a new government, as many Bengali’s began to believe that West Pakistan is intentionally stopping it from happening.

Soon after a campaign was started by Sheikh Mujibur, leader of the Awami League which also involved breaking various laws just to prove their opposition and with supporters attacking even those who weren’t Bengali.

The battle entailed of thousands of soldiers flown in on March 25th to attack the Awami League, including those who were viewed as a threat. In addition to this, the Hindu community which made up about 20 per cent of the population were also attacked, many of whom were forced to convert to Islam.

The war which initially began and was within soldiers had later reach to ordinary people after the Pakistani army and an unofficial liberation Army called the Mukti had wanted complete independence of East Pakistan. This had caused ordinary people to be robbed, attacked, taken from their homes and even killed.

Due to which many Bengali’s decided to leave East Pakistan in the hopes of finding safety and travelled as refugees to West Bengal, located in India, causing Indian armed forces to get involved in the conflict, as they sided with Bangladeshi forces in the remaining two weeks if the war and eventually winning the battle.

According to independent researchers, the war had killed between 300, 000 and 500, 000 people.

The first parliamentary elections were held and won by the Awami League in 1973 and just two years after election, Sheikh Mujibur and his family were killed due to a military coup.

Though democracy had been restored in 1990, Bangladesh had spent 15 years under military rule.

Sinthia Hoque
Previous Post

Age threshold lowered for COVID-19 vaccine for Toronto residents as it works to fill 30,000 available appointments

Next Post

More young Canadians being affected by severe COVID-19

Shomporko Online News Desk

Related Posts

Police announce plans to close roads as Tory says city must do ‘everything’ it can to prevent repeat of Ottawa disruption at weekend trucker protest
Bangladesh

Police announce plans to close roads as Tory says city must do ‘everything’ it can to prevent repeat of Ottawa disruption at weekend trucker protest

February 3, 2022
The first wheelchair news presenter debut in the country
Bangladesh

The first wheelchair news presenter debut in the country

December 17, 2021
Bangladesh vows not to let the sacrifice of Liberation War martyrs go in vain: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh

Bangladesh vows not to let the sacrifice of Liberation War martyrs go in vain: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

December 16, 2021
How far has Bangladesh come in half a century? Hamid says it’s time to measure achievement against dream
Bangladesh

How far has Bangladesh come in half a century? Hamid says it’s time to measure achievement against dream

December 16, 2021
BRTA struggles to clear smart driving licence pile-up
Bangladesh

BRTA struggles to clear smart driving licence pile-up

December 11, 2021
Murad Hasan denied entry to Canada, sent back to Dubai
Bangladesh

Murad Hasan denied entry to Canada, sent back to Dubai

December 11, 2021
Next Post
More young Canadians being affected by severe COVID-19

More young Canadians being affected by severe COVID-19

Logo

Disclaimer:

The editorial team is not responsible for the content of the writing.

Publisher and Editor
Sonia Hoque

General Manager

Rewrite-Man

Reporter

Graphics
Mozammel Sarkar

Address:

Shomporko Magazine

59 Byng ave
Scarborough,
Ontario
M1L3N8

Phone :647-686-5432

 

Email: 
shomporko.magazine@gmail.com
2537765 Ontario Ltd

© 2020 Shomporko – Magazine Develop by RMITtech

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • NEWS
    • Daily News
    • Feature
    • Global
    • Politics
    • Sports
  • CANADA
    • Canada Daily
    • Community News
    • Canada Politics
    • Canada Economy
    • Canada Immigration
    • Canada Education
    • Canada Health
    • Canada Opinion
  • GLOBAL
  • INTERVIEW
  • ARTICLE
    • Analytical
  • LITERATURE
    • Story
    • Poem
  • OPINION
    • Opinion
    • Columnists
    • Legal Advice
  • ARTS
    • Home Decor
    • Sports
  • LIVING
    • Health
    • Food
    • Travel
    • HISTORY
    • Kids Page
  • MORE
    • Video
    • Social Media
    • Festival
  • বাংলা সংস্করণ

© 2019 Shomporko - Magazine Develop by RMITtech.

Translate »