Baiyatur Ridoun

Bangladesh's Struggle for Independence and Freedom

Bangladesh's Independence: A Historic Struggle for Independence The story of Bangladesh's freedom is one of bravery, self-sacrifice, and the unwavering spirit of a nation that fought against oppression to define itself. Before 1971, Bangladesh was known as East Pakistan, a region that the ruling elite of West Pakistan (present-day Pakistan) used to marginalize and exploit. In addition to being a political movement, the struggle for independence was also a struggle for economic justice, cultural and linguistic rights, and democratic representation.