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Understanding the Bangladesh Liberation War

This quiz tests your knowledge of the Bangladesh Liberation War, covering key events, figures, and facts related to this significant historical event.

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1 Where did Bangladesh Liberation War take place?

2 Over 90,000 Pakistani troops surrendered to the Indian forces making it largest surrender since ________.

3 Between 10 and 13 March, ________ cancelled all their international routes to urgently fly "Government Passengers" to Dhaka.

4 When did Sheikh Mujibur Rahman die?

5 How many casualties were there in the Bangladesh Liberation War?

6 What does the following picture show?  The Nixon administration provided support to Pakistan President Yahya Khan during the turmoil.   Rayerbazar killing field photographed immediately after the war, showing dead bodies of intellectuals (Image courtesy: Rashid Talukdar, 1971)   Rayerbazar killing field photographed immediately after the war, showing dead bodies of intellectuals (Image courtesy: Rashid Talukdar, 1971)

7 ________ as commander in chief, Lt.

8 Who was a commander in the Bangladesh Liberation War?

9 What is the capital of East Pakistan?

10 What does the following picture show?  Illustration showing military units and troop movements during the war.   Indian Army's T-55 tanks on their way to Dhaka. India's military intervention played a crucial role in turning the tide in favour of the Bangladeshi rebels.   The eleven sectors

đź’ˇ Interesting Facts

  • the Bangladeshi musician and composer Samar Das, who composed over 2,000 songs and was the music director of over 50 films, also played a prominent role in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.
  • the government in exile at Mujibnagar proclaimed Bangladesh's independence and coordinated the Mukti Bahini during the liberation war.
  • for his part in the Bangladesh Liberation War, Dutch Australian commando officer William Ouderland is the only foreign recipient of Bir Pratik, Bangladesh's fourth highest gallantry award.
  • a report criticizing senior Pakistani leaders—including General Abdul Hamid Khan—over their conduct during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, was long suppressed by the Pakistani government.
  • Balu Sankaran received a Padma Shri award in 1972 for helping and treating injured soldiers in Safdarjang Hospital during the Bangladesh Liberation War.
  • Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka was the scene of Mujibur Rahman's historic speech on March 7, 1971 that eventually led to Bangladesh's Liberation War.
  • Bangladesh's first Citizenship Order after it gained independence was issued by the President of Bangladesh in 1972.
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