Events Leading to Bangladesh's Creation

From East Pakistan to Independence (1971)

1. Language Movement (1940s–50s): Demand for Bengali as official language alongside Urdu.
2. Economic Disparities: West Pakistan monopolized resources/development; East felt exploited.
3. Six-Point Movement (1966): Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's plan for autonomy within Pakistan.
4. 1970 Election Crisis: Awami League won majority; PPP refused power transfer → civil disobedience.
5. Crackdown & Liberation War (1971): Pakistani military operation (March) → independence declaration → war → Indian intervention → Pakistani surrender (Dec 1971).

Bangladesh emerged from linguistic, economic, and political grievances culminating in a war of independence.