1971 Bangladesh Liberation War

The 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War was a conflict between East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Pakistan (now Pakistan). Tensions arose due to economic disparities, political exclusion, and cultural differences, with East Pakistan seeking independence. After a brutal crackdown by the Pakistani military on March 25, 1971, known as Operation Searchlight, East Pakistan declared independence. India supported the Bangladeshi independence movement, leading to a war that lasted for several weeks. The conflict ended on December 16, 1971, with Bangladesh emerging as an independent nation, marking a significant moment in South Asian history.