The Daring Naval Commando Mission That Shook Pakistan in 1971
The simultaneous operation at the ports of Chattogram, Mongla, Chandpur, and Narayanganj was the first mission of Bangladesh’s naval commandos during the Liberation War.
Liberation Forces Tighten Grip, Pakistan Seeks Surrender Terms
In Dhaka, General Niazi and Rao Farman Ali were disoriented. Pakistan’s defeat in the war was inevitable. Now it was their turn to defend themselves. Pakistan’s defeat was only a matter of time. Civil administration had been established in the liberated areas of Bangladesh. The flag of independent Bengal was flying in the sky.
A Landmark Victory in Bangladesh Liberation War
December 10, 1971, marks the historic liberation of Ashuganj during the Bangladesh Liberation War, where freedom fighters and Indian allied forces defeated the Pakistani army. The battle involved air, naval, and ground operations, leaving a lasting legacy of heroism and sacrifice.
Key Regions Freed as Pakistani Forces Collapse in December 1971
A concise overview of the decisive final phase of Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War, highlighting key Mukti Bahini victories, Pakistani retreats, guerrilla operations, and growing international pressure that accelerated the path to independence.
The Perua Massacre: A Forgotten Chapter of 1971 Genocide in Sunamganj
A detailed account of the 1971 Perua village massacre in Sunamganj, where Razakar forces carried out mass killings, arson, sexual violence, and forced conversions. The story highlights the tragic survival of Kulsum Bibi, the brutality faced by Hindu villagers, and the continued neglect of this unmarked killing field.
December 7, 1971: Another Soviet Veto in the UN Security Council
On this day, Acting President of the Provisional Government of Bangladesh Syed Nazrul Islam said in a radio address, “It will not take much longer for Dhaka to be freed from the invaders. Very soon Dhaka will fall under the control of the freedom fighters. Bangladesh is now as true as daylight. Our beloved leader Bangabandhu will also return to the soil of Bengal very soon.”
December 6: India Grants Diplomatic Recognition to Bangladesh
Amid thunderous applause and jubilant celebrations in the Lok Sabha, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi announced today that India has formally recognised the government of Bangladesh.
Dhaka’s Skies Under Allied Air Control
Inside the country, the Bangladesh–India allied forces were advancing at an unstoppable pace. Everywhere, the freedom fighters were achieving victory. The skies over Dhaka were completely taken over by the allied air force. Almost all of Pakistan’s fighter aircraft had been destroyed.
Ted Kennedy Denounces Pakistan’s 1971 Crackdown as Genocide, Urges U.S. Rethink on Support
Senator Edward Kennedy emerged as one of the strongest American voices opposing Pakistan’s 1971 military crackdown in East Pakistan. Breaking with the Nixon administration’s policy, he condemned the campaign as genocide, criticised U.S. military support to Pakistan, and called for accountability over arms transfers—all while urging an urgent political solution after witnessing the massive humanitarian crisis along the India–East Pakistan border.
One after another, they were killed and dumped into the pond
During the Liberation War, there was a camp of the Pakistan Army in the Lokoshed area of Binodpur in Rajbari. The Pakistani soldiers captured countless people from different parts of the town, killed them, and dumped their bodies into the Lokoshed pond.