The Operation that Changed the Course of Bangladesh's

The Operation that Changed the Course of Bangladesh's

History of Bangladesh's Independence A Brief Introduction On March 25, 1971, a fateful operation was launched in Dhaka, Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) that would forever change the course of the country's history. This blog aims to shed light on the planning and execution of this operation, known as "Operation Searchlight," which marked the beginning of the Bangladesh Liberation War. The Background Before delving into the details of the operation, let's take a step back and understand the context in which it took place. On December 7, 1970, the Awami League, led by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, won the general election of Pakistan. However, on March 1, 1971, President Yahya Khan declared the National Assembly of Pakistan closed indefinitely, leading to political unrest in East Pakistan. The Planning Following President Yahya Khan's visit to Dhaka on March 15, 1971, a series of plans were set in motion that would bring nine months of catastrophe to the people …