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After the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in August 2023, Bangladesh has decided to drop the new National Curriculum 2022 and restart the 2012 curriculum from 2025 onwards. The Daily Star reported that the textbooks of primary and secondary students for the upcoming academic year will state that Ziaur Rahman, a Bangladeshi military officer and sixth president of the nation, had declared Bangladesh's independence in 1971. He was also the husband of former prime minister Khalida Zia.&nbsp;
According to officials from the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), this was a move by the government to eliminate any "exaggerated" historical information and "unnecessary" glorification of individuals from textbooks.&nbsp;
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Textbooks from classes one to three will remain the same, but textbooks for classes four to nine are being revised. A special committee has been created for the revision of 33 books, with each committee having three to five experts. They are asked to change the curriculum based on directives from the NCTB and the interim government.
A person involved in the matter told The Daily Star newspaper, "Many textbooks written during the previous government's tenure contain narratives and speeches of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, along with other exaggerated information. We have been directed to remove such content." The person added that there are possibilities that statements by the ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina will remain in the textbooks.&nbsp;
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A committee member further said that the portrayals of Hasina in a heroic light, which are not required for educational purposes, will be omitted. Furthermore, equal respect will be given to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Ziaur Rahman for their contribution to the growth of the nation. Efforts are being made to add Ziaur Rahman's contributions to the textbooks that were not there in previous editions.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)
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World, South Asia: The textbooks for the upcoming academic year will state that Bangladesh's sixth president, Ziaur Rahman, who was also the husband of former PM Khalida Zia, declared independence in 1971.

After the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in August 2023, Bangladesh has decided to drop the new National Curriculum 2022 and restart the 2012 curriculum from 2025 onwards. The Daily Star reported that the textbooks of primary and secondary students for the upcoming academic year will state that Ziaur Rahman, a Bangladeshi military officer and sixth president of the nation, had declared Bangladesh's independence in 1971. He was also the husband of former prime minister Khalida Zia. According to officials from the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), this was a move by the government to eliminate any "exaggerated" historical information and "unnecessary" glorification of individuals from textbooks. Also read | Bangladesh unrest: No relief for Hindu monk Chinmoy Das as court rejects bail plea Textbooks from classes one to three will remain the same, but textbooks for classes four to nine are being revised. A special committee has been created for the revision of 33 books, with each committee having three to five experts. They are asked to change the curriculum based on directives from the NCTB and the interim government. A person involved in the matter told The Daily Star newspaper, "Many textbooks written during the previous government's tenure contain narratives and speeches of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, along with other exaggerated information. We have been directed to remove such content." The person added that there are possibilities that statements by the ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina will remain in the textbooks. Also read | Pakistan begins its two-year tenure at UN Security Council as non-permanent member A committee member further said that the portrayals of Hasina in a heroic light, which are not required for educational purposes, will be omitted. Furthermore, equal respect will be given to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Ziaur Rahman for their contribution to the growth of the nation. Efforts are being made to add Ziaur Rahman's contributions to the textbooks that were not there in previous editions. (With inputs from agencies)

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Amid the ongoing tensions against religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh, the coalition of Bangladeshi American Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians has urged President-elect Donald Trump to step in the matter saying they face an &ldquo;existential threat&rdquo; from Islamist forces.
The group has called on Trump to intervene and secure the immediate release of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who they said was falsely imprisoned on sedition charges. They also said on Sunday (Dec 29) that Bangladesh is close to slipping into radicalisation, which may have significant effects not only in South Asia but also in other parts of the world, reported news agency PTI.
Das, a former International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) leader, was arrested at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on November 25. He was accused of a sedition charge for allegedly disrespecting the national flag and sent to jail after the Chattogram court denied his bail request.
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The group proposed linking Bangladesh&rsquo;s involvement in United Nations peacekeeping missions to end the internal ethnic and religious persecution, in a memorandum addressed to Trump. They also suggested a comprehensive Minority Protection Act to formally recognise minority indigenous tribes.
According to a press release, the key recommendations included the creation of safe enclaves, a separate electorate for minorities, and laws against hate crimes and hate speech to protect religious practices and cultural heritage.
<h2>Religious leaders express concerns</h2>
Several religious leaders have demanded the interim government of Bangladesh to act swiftly to prevent crime against people of minority groups, especially women, in Bangladesh and ensure that peace and harmony are restored.
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According to a report, prominent personalities from Hindu Sanatani Sangathan and All India Imams Organisation discussed the ongoing issues in Bangladesh during a meeting held in Kolkata, West Bengal.
&ldquo;We are holding prayers for peace and amity and end to hostilities against minorities in Bangladesh. The situation has become such that even women are not being spared from brutal attacks,&rdquo; Radharamn Das, vice-president of ISKCON, Kolkata, told PTI.
(With inputs from agencies)

The group has urged Trump to intervene and secure the immediate release of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was falsely imprisoned on sedition charges.

Amid the ongoing tensions against religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh, the coalition of Bangladeshi American Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians has urged President-elect Donald Trump to step in the matter saying they face an “existential threat” from Islamist forces. The group has called on Trump to intervene and secure the immediate release of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who they said was falsely imprisoned on sedition charges. They also said on Sunday (Dec 29) that Bangladesh is close to slipping into radicalisation, which may have significant effects not only in South Asia but also in other parts of the world, reported news agency PTI. Das, a former International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) leader, was arrested at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on November 25. He was accused of a sedition charge for allegedly disrespecting the national flag and sent to jail after the Chattogram court denied his bail request. Also read | Bangladesh restricts journalists from entering secretariat citing security reasons The group proposed linking Bangladesh’s involvement in United Nations peacekeeping missions to end the internal ethnic and religious persecution, in a memorandum addressed to Trump. They also suggested a comprehensive Minority Protection Act to formally recognise minority indigenous tribes. According to a press release, the key recommendations included the creation of safe enclaves, a separate electorate for minorities, and laws against hate crimes and hate speech to protect religious practices and cultural heritage. Religious leaders express concerns Several religious leaders have demanded the interim government of Bangladesh to act swiftly to prevent crime against people of minority groups, especially women, in Bangladesh and ensure that peace and harmony are restored. Also read | 'We want her back...': Bangladesh formally writes to India to facilitate return of Sheikh Hasina According to a report, prominent personalities from Hindu Sanatani Sangathan and All India Imams Organisation discussed the ongoing issues in Bangladesh during a meeting held in Kolkata, West Bengal. “We are holding prayers for peace and amity and end to hostilities against minorities in Bangladesh. The situation has become such that even women are not being spared from brutal attacks,” Radharamn Das, vice-president of ISKCON, Kolkata, told PTI. (With inputs from agencies)

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ANI | Bangladesh's interim government has cancelled the accreditation card of journalists due to security reasons. As a result, the journalists will be restricted from entering the Secretariat.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?page=1&amp;title=bangladesh" rel="dofollow">Bangladesh</a>'s home ministry on Friday issued an order to impose the restrictions. The Bangladesh Secretariat is the administrative headquarters of the government of Bangladesh and houses the majority of ministries and government agencies and bodies, located in Segunbagicha, Dhaka.
Usually, the Press Information Department (PID) issues accreditation cards to journalists to collect news.
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"Access to the Secretariate through accreditation cards issued in favour of journalists is hereby cancelled until further orders", a press release from the home ministry said.
On August 5, a student-led movement ousted Sheikh Hasina as Bangladesh Prime Minister, after weeks of protests and clashes that killed over 600 people. Hasina, 76, fled to India and an interim government led by Nobel Laureate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Muhammad+Yunus" rel="dofollow">Muhammad Yunus</a> was formed.
The office of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has cited safety and security reasons for his decision to restrict journalists' access to the Secretariat.
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"The decision to restrict journalists' access to the Secretariat was taken given the safety and security of the Key Point Installation (KPI), which was hit by a devastating fire this week", the Chief Adviser's office said in a statement on Saturday.
"The government will soon review the existing press accreditation cards and invite fresh applications from all the local and international news outlets for the Press Information Department to issue new accreditation cards", it added.
According to the statement, temporary daily access cards will be issued by respective ministries for any press events.
"In the meantime, temporary daily access cards will be issued by respective ministries for any press events. The government regrets the inconvenience and seeks cooperation from journalists", the Chief Adviser's office said.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from ANI feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

South Asia: "Access to the Secretariate through accreditation cards issued in favour of journalists is hereby cancelled until further orders", home ministry said.

ANI | Bangladesh's interim government has cancelled the accreditation card of journalists due to security reasons. As a result, the journalists will be restricted from entering the Secretariat. Bangladesh's home ministry on Friday issued an order to impose the restrictions. The Bangladesh Secretariat is the administrative headquarters of the government of Bangladesh and houses the majority of ministries and government agencies and bodies, located in Segunbagicha, Dhaka. Usually, the Press Information Department (PID) issues accreditation cards to journalists to collect news. Also read: 'We want her back...': Bangladesh formally writes to India to facilitate return of Sheikh Hasina "Access to the Secretariate through accreditation cards issued in favour of journalists is hereby cancelled until further orders", a press release from the home ministry said. On August 5, a student-led movement ousted Sheikh Hasina as Bangladesh Prime Minister, after weeks of protests and clashes that killed over 600 people. Hasina, 76, fled to India and an interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus was formed. The office of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has cited safety and security reasons for his decision to restrict journalists' access to the Secretariat. Also read: Be mindful of your comments: India slams Bangladesh over Yunus aide's social media post "The decision to restrict journalists' access to the Secretariat was taken given the safety and security of the Key Point Installation (KPI), which was hit by a devastating fire this week", the Chief Adviser's office said in a statement on Saturday. "The government will soon review the existing press accreditation cards and invite fresh applications from all the local and international news outlets for the Press Information Department to issue new accreditation cards", it added. According to the statement, temporary daily access cards will be issued by respective ministries for any press events. "In the meantime, temporary daily access cards will be issued by respective ministries for any press events. The government regrets the inconvenience and seeks cooperation from journalists", the Chief Adviser's office said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from ANI feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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In a troubling series of fresh incidents, miscreants in Bangladesh have vandalised eight idols in Hindu temples in Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts over the past two days. 
The police, as per a PTI news agency report, have arrested at least one suspect, with investigations ongoing.  
<h2>What happened?</h2>
In Mymensingh's Haluaghat sub-district, three idols across two temples were destroyed on Thursday and Friday. Two idols at the under-construction Bonderpara Temple in Shakuai were desecrated, while another at Polashkanda Kali Temple in Beeldora was damaged.
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Separately, five idols at Jharbari Shashan Kali Temple in Dinajpur's Birganj sub-district were found vandalised earlier this week.  
A 27-year-old man, Alal Uddin, has been arrested in connection with the Polashkanda temple attack, reported Daily Star newspaper, citing Abul Khayer, Officer-in-Charge of Haluaghat Police Station.
Uddin reportedly confessed during interrogation and was subsequently remanded in custody.  
According to an ANI news agency report, another man, a 37-year-old male named Azharul, has been arrested "for vandalising Hindu idols in the Shakuair area."
<h2>Concerns for minorities in Bangladesh</h2>
These vandalism attacks are part of a broader pattern of violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh.
Recently, India's junior foreign minister Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written reply to a question in lower house of parliament Lok Sabha revealed that over 2,200 incidents were reported this year in Bangladesh. 
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"2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh were reported till 8th December 2024 and 112 cases in Pakistan were reported till October 2024," replied Singh.
He also said that the Government of India has taken a serious note of the incidents and has shared its concerns with the government in Bangladesh.
"India expects that the Government of Bangladesh will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and welfare of Hindus and other minorities," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

In Mymensingh's Haluaghat sub-district, three idols across two temples were destroyed on Thursday and Friday. Two idols at the under-construction Bonderpara Temple in Shakuai were desecrated, while another at Polashkanda Kali Temple in Beeldora was damaged



Dhaka, Bangladesh In a troubling series of fresh incidents, miscreants in Bangladesh have vandalised eight idols in Hindu temples in Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts over the past two days. The police, as per a PTI news agency report, have arrested at least one suspect, with investigations ongoing. What happened? In Mymensingh's Haluaghat sub-district, three idols across two temples were destroyed on Thursday and Friday. Two idols at the under-construction Bonderpara Temple in Shakuai were desecrated, while another at Polashkanda Kali Temple in Beeldora was damaged. Also read | Hundreds of people protest in Kolkata over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, demand release of Chinmoy Das Separately, five idols at Jharbari Shashan Kali Temple in Dinajpur's Birganj sub-district were found vandalised earlier this week. A 27-year-old man, Alal Uddin, has been arrested in connection with the Polashkanda temple attack, reported Daily Star newspaper, citing Abul Khayer, Officer-in-Charge of Haluaghat Police Station. Uddin reportedly confessed during interrogation and was subsequently remanded in custody. According to an ANI news agency report, another man, a 37-year-old male named Azharul, has been arrested "for vandalising Hindu idols in the Shakuair area." Concerns for minorities in Bangladesh These vandalism attacks are part of a broader pattern of violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh. Recently, India's junior foreign minister Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written reply to a question in lower house of parliament Lok Sabha revealed that over 2,200 incidents were reported this year in Bangladesh. Also read | Who is Tulip Siddiq, UK anti-corruption minister facing graft probe in Bangladesh? "2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh were reported till 8th December 2024 and 112 cases in Pakistan were reported till October 2024," replied Singh. He also said that the Government of India has taken a serious note of the incidents and has shared its concerns with the government in Bangladesh. "India expects that the Government of Bangladesh will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and welfare of Hindus and other minorities," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Fresh attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh: Multiple idols vandalised, arrests made

In a troubling series of fresh incidents, miscreants in Bangladesh have vandalised eight idols in Hindu temples in Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts over the past two days.&nbsp;

The police, as per a PTI news agency report, have arrested at least one suspect, with investigations ongoing. &nbsp;

<h2>What happened?</h2>

In Mymensingh's Haluaghat sub-district, three idols across two temples were destroyed on Thursday and Friday. Two idols at the under-construction Bonderpara Temple in Shakuai were desecrated, while another at Polashkanda Kali Temple in Beeldora was damaged.

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Separately, five idols at Jharbari Shashan Kali Temple in Dinajpur's Birganj sub-district were found vandalised earlier this week. &nbsp;

A 27-year-old man, Alal Uddin, has been arrested in connection with the Polashkanda temple attack, reported Daily Star newspaper, citing&nbsp;Abul Khayer, Officer-in-Charge of Haluaghat Police Station.

Uddin reportedly confessed during interrogation and was subsequently remanded in custody. &nbsp;

According to an ANI news agency report, another man, a 37-year-old male named Azharul, has been arrested "for vandalising Hindu idols in the Shakuair area."

<h2>Concerns for minorities in Bangladesh</h2>

These vandalism attacks are part of a broader pattern of violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh.

Recently, India's junior foreign minister Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written reply to a question in lower house of parliament Lok Sabha revealed that over 2,200 incidents were reported this year in Bangladesh.&nbsp;

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"2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh were reported till 8th December 2024 and 112 cases in Pakistan were reported till October 2024," replied Singh.

He also said that the Government of India has taken a serious note of the incidents and has shared its concerns with the government in Bangladesh.

"India expects that the Government of Bangladesh will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and welfare of Hindus and other minorities," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a troubling series of fresh incidents, miscreants in Bangladesh have vandalised eight idols in Hindu temples in Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts over the past two days.

In a troubling series of fresh incidents, miscreants in Bangladesh have vandalised eight idols in Hindu temples in Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts over the past two days. The police, as per a PTI news agency report, have arrested at least one suspect, with investigations ongoing. What happened? In Mymensingh's Haluaghat sub-district, three idols across two temples were destroyed on Thursday and Friday. Two idols at the under-construction Bonderpara Temple in Shakuai were desecrated, while another at Polashkanda Kali Temple in Beeldora was damaged. Also read | Hundreds of people protest in Kolkata over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, demand release of Chinmoy Das Separately, five idols at Jharbari Shashan Kali Temple in Dinajpur's Birganj sub-district were found vandalised earlier this week. A 27-year-old man, Alal Uddin, has been arrested in connection with the Polashkanda temple attack, reported Daily Star newspaper, citing Abul Khayer, Officer-in-Charge of Haluaghat Police Station. Uddin reportedly confessed during interrogation and was subsequently remanded in custody. According to an ANI news agency report, another man, a 37-year-old male named Azharul, has been arrested "for vandalising Hindu idols in the Shakuair area." Concerns for minorities in Bangladesh These vandalism attacks are part of a broader pattern of violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh. Recently, India's junior foreign minister Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written reply to a question in lower house of parliament Lok Sabha revealed that over 2,200 incidents were reported this year in Bangladesh. Also read | Who is Tulip Siddiq, UK anti-corruption minister facing graft probe in Bangladesh? "2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh were reported till 8th December 2024 and 112 cases in Pakistan were reported till October 2024," replied Singh. He also said that the Government of India has taken a serious note of the incidents and has shared its concerns with the government in Bangladesh. "India expects that the Government of Bangladesh will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and welfare of Hindus and other minorities," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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December 16, 1971, remains a key date in India's contemporary history, and a day that changed the Indian subcontinent forever. It was on this day, that the Pakistan Eastern Command, led by Lieutenant General A.A.K. Niazi, surrendered to the joint forces of the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini (Bangladesh's liberation forces) in Dhaka. 
This event marked the culmination of a 13-day war that began with Pakistan's Operation Chengiz Khan. Approximately 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered, making it one of the largest military surrenders since World War II.
That year saw India's diplomacy and military being put to the test, one that has become a textbook case of how to handle the crisis. India actively sought international support by highlighting the atrocities committed by the Pakistani military in East Pakistan. 
The then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had made a global tour to form an international consensus on the issue. Indian diplomats worked to expose the scale of the crisis, including reports of genocide, to garner international backing or at least neutrality.
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The most significant diplomatic move was the signing of the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Cooperation in August 1971. This treaty not only ensured military support but also diplomatic cover in the UN Security Council, where the Soviet Union vetoed resolutions that could have hindered India's actions. Relations with the US were tense, as the Nixon administration leaned towards Pakistan due to Cold War geopolitics. 
Nixon administration was seen actively supporting atrocities of West Pakistan in then East Pakistan. During the height of the Indo-Pakistani War and the Bangladesh Liberation War, the United States deployed its Seventh Fleet to the Bay of Bengal. 
The deployment was seen as a show of force in support of Pakistan, which was facing an imminent defeat in East Pakistan. Despite the dramatic show of force, the deployment had little direct military impact on the ongoing ground operations.
Military, all the 3 services of the Indian military worked in tandem as the war broke out. The Indian Army launched a three-pronged attack from the Tripura, West Bengal, and Meghalaya borders. Key operations included Tangail Airdrop, the Battle of Sylhet and the capture of Jessore and Khulna. 
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The Indian Navy's role was to impose a naval blockade on East Pakistan to cut off sea supply routes for the Pakistani forces under Operation Trident and Operation Python. The sinking of the Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi off the coast of Visakhapatnam during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War remains one of the greatest victories for India.
Indian Air Force conducted early strikes on Pakistani airfields, and was pivotal in operations like the Tangail Airdrop and in providing cover for advancing Indian troops.
Once the war concluded, India was one of the first countries to recognize Bangladesh. Every year, the day is celebrated both India and Bangladesh. In India as Vijay Diwas, the victory of India over Pakistan changed the geopolitics of the region forever. 
In Bangladesh, as a day that led to the creation of a new nation state. Dhaka, once a Pakistani city, that saw worst of the Pakistani military's brutality became the capital of the country.

This event marked the culmination of a 13-day war that began with Pakistan's Operation Chengiz Khan. Approximately 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered, making it one of the largest military surrenders since World War II.



New Delhi, India December 16, 1971, remains a key date in India's contemporary history, and a day that changed the Indian subcontinent forever. It was on this day, that the Pakistan Eastern Command, led by Lieutenant General A.A.K. Niazi, surrendered to the joint forces of the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini (Bangladesh's liberation forces) in Dhaka. This event marked the culmination of a 13-day war that began with Pakistan's Operation Chengiz Khan. Approximately 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered, making it one of the largest military surrenders since World War II. That year saw India's diplomacy and military being put to the test, one that has become a textbook case of how to handle the crisis. India actively sought international support by highlighting the atrocities committed by the Pakistani military in East Pakistan. The then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had made a global tour to form an international consensus on the issue. Indian diplomats worked to expose the scale of the crisis, including reports of genocide, to garner international backing or at least neutrality. Also read: Vijay Diwas 2024: History, significance, wishes and everything you need to know The most significant diplomatic move was the signing of the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Cooperation in August 1971. This treaty not only ensured military support but also diplomatic cover in the UN Security Council, where the Soviet Union vetoed resolutions that could have hindered India's actions. Relations with the US were tense, as the Nixon administration leaned towards Pakistan due to Cold War geopolitics. Nixon administration was seen actively supporting atrocities of West Pakistan in then East Pakistan. During the height of the Indo-Pakistani War and the Bangladesh Liberation War, the United States deployed its Seventh Fleet to the Bay of Bengal. The deployment was seen as a show of force in support of Pakistan, which was facing an imminent defeat in East Pakistan. Despite the dramatic show of force, the deployment had little direct military impact on the ongoing ground operations. Military, all the 3 services of the Indian military worked in tandem as the war broke out. The Indian Army launched a three-pronged attack from the Tripura, West Bengal, and Meghalaya borders. Key operations included Tangail Airdrop, the Battle of Sylhet and the capture of Jessore and Khulna. Watch | PM Modi honors Kargil War soldiers, kicks off Shinkun La Tunnel Project on 25th Vijay Diwas × The Indian Navy's role was to impose a naval blockade on East Pakistan to cut off sea supply routes for the Pakistani forces under Operation Trident and Operation Python. The sinking of the Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi off the coast of Visakhapatnam during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War remains one of the greatest victories for India. Indian Air Force conducted early strikes on Pakistani airfields, and was pivotal in operations like the Tangail Airdrop and in providing cover for advancing Indian troops. Once the war concluded, India was one of the first countries to recognize Bangladesh. Every year, the day is celebrated both India and Bangladesh. In India as Vijay Diwas, the victory of India over Pakistan changed the geopolitics of the region forever. In Bangladesh, as a day that led to the creation of a new nation state. Dhaka, once a Pakistani city, that saw worst of the Pakistani military's brutality became the capital of the country.

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Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been accused of mass killings and crimes against humanity, sparking widespread controversy and political tension in the country.



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Mahfuz Alam, a close aide of the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has sparked a fresh controversy. He threatened to capture India in a deleted social media post on Vijay Diwas, the day that marks India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which culminated in the liberation of Bangladesh. Watch in for more details!

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December 16, 1971, remains a key date in India's contemporary history, and a day that changed the Indian subcontinent forever. It was on this day, that the Pakistan Eastern Command, led by Lieutenant General A.A.K. Niazi, surrendered to the joint forces of the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini (Bangladesh's liberation forces) in Dhaka.&nbsp;

This event marked the culmination of a 13-day war that began with Pakistan's Operation Chengiz Khan. Approximately 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered, making it one of the largest military surrenders since World War II.

That year saw India's diplomacy and military being put to the test, one that has become a textbook case of how to handle the crisis. India actively sought international support by highlighting the atrocities committed by the Pakistani military in East Pakistan.&nbsp;

The then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had made a global tour to form an international consensus on the issue. Indian diplomats worked to expose the scale of the crisis, including reports of genocide, to garner international backing or at least neutrality.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/vijay-diwas-2024-history-significance-wishes-and-everything-you-need-to-know-784280">Also read:&nbsp;Vijay Diwas 2024: History, significance, wishes and everything you need to know</a>

The most significant diplomatic move was the signing of the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Cooperation in August 1971. This treaty not only ensured military support but also diplomatic cover in the UN Security Council, where the Soviet Union vetoed resolutions that could have hindered India's actions. Relations with the US were tense, as the Nixon administration leaned towards Pakistan due to Cold War geopolitics.&nbsp;

Nixon administration was seen actively supporting atrocities of West Pakistan in then East Pakistan. During the height of the Indo-Pakistani War and the Bangladesh Liberation War, the United States deployed its Seventh Fleet to the Bay of Bengal.&nbsp;

The deployment was seen as a show of force in support of Pakistan, which was facing an imminent defeat in East Pakistan. Despite the dramatic show of force, the deployment had little direct military impact on the ongoing ground operations.

Military, all the 3 services of the Indian military worked in tandem as the war broke out. The Indian Army launched a three-pronged attack from the Tripura, West Bengal, and Meghalaya borders. Key operations included Tangail Airdrop, the Battle of Sylhet and the capture of Jessore and Khulna.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;PM Modi honors Kargil War soldiers, kicks off Shinkun La Tunnel Project on 25th Vijay Diwas

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The Indian Navy's role was to impose a naval blockade on East Pakistan to cut off sea supply routes for the Pakistani forces under Operation Trident and Operation Python. The sinking of the Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi off the coast of Visakhapatnam during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War remains one of the greatest victories for India.

Indian Air Force conducted early strikes on Pakistani airfields, and was pivotal in operations like the Tangail Airdrop and in providing cover for advancing Indian troops.

Once the war concluded, India was one of the first countries to recognize Bangladesh. Every year, the day is celebrated both India and Bangladesh. In India as Vijay Diwas, the victory of India over Pakistan changed the geopolitics of the region forever.&nbsp;

In Bangladesh, as a day that led to the creation of a new nation state. Dhaka, once a Pakistani city, that saw worst of the Pakistani military's brutality became the capital of the country.

December 16, 1971, remains a key date in India's contemporary history, and a day that changed the Indian subcontinent forever. It was on this day, that the Pakistan Eastern Command, led by Lieutenant General A.

December 16, 1971, remains a key date in India's contemporary history, and a day that changed the Indian subcontinent forever. It was on this day, that the Pakistan Eastern Command, led by Lieutenant General A.A.K. Niazi, surrendered to the joint forces of the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini (Bangladesh's liberation forces) in Dhaka. This event marked the culmination of a 13-day war that began with Pakistan's Operation Chengiz Khan. Approximately 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered, making it one of the largest military surrenders since World War II. That year saw India's diplomacy and military being put to the test, one that has become a textbook case of how to handle the crisis. India actively sought international support by highlighting the atrocities committed by the Pakistani military in East Pakistan. The then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had made a global tour to form an international consensus on the issue. Indian diplomats worked to expose the scale of the crisis, including reports of genocide, to garner international backing or at least neutrality. Also read: Vijay Diwas 2024: History, significance, wishes and everything you need to know The most significant diplomatic move was the signing of the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Cooperation in August 1971. This treaty not only ensured military support but also diplomatic cover in the UN Security Council, where the Soviet Union vetoed resolutions that could have hindered India's actions. Relations with the US were tense, as the Nixon administration leaned towards Pakistan due to Cold War geopolitics. Nixon administration was seen actively supporting atrocities of West Pakistan in then East Pakistan. During the height of the Indo-Pakistani War and the Bangladesh Liberation War, the United States deployed its Seventh Fleet to the Bay of Bengal. The deployment was seen as a show of force in support of Pakistan, which was facing an imminent defeat in East Pakistan. Despite the dramatic show of force, the deployment had little direct military impact on the ongoing ground operations. Military, all the 3 services of the Indian military worked in tandem as the war broke out. The Indian Army launched a three-pronged attack from the Tripura, West Bengal, and Meghalaya borders. Key operations included Tangail Airdrop, the Battle of Sylhet and the capture of Jessore and Khulna. Watch | PM Modi honors Kargil War soldiers, kicks off Shinkun La Tunnel Project on 25th Vijay Diwas × The Indian Navy's role was to impose a naval blockade on East Pakistan to cut off sea supply routes for the Pakistani forces under Operation Trident and Operation Python. The sinking of the Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi off the coast of Visakhapatnam during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War remains one of the greatest victories for India. Indian Air Force conducted early strikes on Pakistani airfields, and was pivotal in operations like the Tangail Airdrop and in providing cover for advancing Indian troops. Once the war concluded, India was one of the first countries to recognize Bangladesh. Every year, the day is celebrated both India and Bangladesh. In India as Vijay Diwas, the victory of India over Pakistan changed the geopolitics of the region forever. In Bangladesh, as a day that led to the creation of a new nation state. Dhaka, once a Pakistani city, that saw worst of the Pakistani military's brutality became the capital of the country.

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