The Bangladeshi Genocide of 1971

37 Pages Posted: 7 May 2007

Date Written: November 13, 2006

Abstract

A major genocide occurred in Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) in 1971. The genocide took place during Bangladesh's War of National Liberation.

This essay places the Bangladeshi genocide in the context of the Bengali people's quest for political and economy autonomy during the Pakistan regime.

Keywords: Bangladesh, East Pakistan, Pakistan, India, Genocide, India-Pakistan War, National Liberation, South Asia

JEL Classification: A00, H8

Suggested Citation

Akram, Tanweer, The Bangladeshi Genocide of 1971 (November 13, 2006). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=984686 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.984686

Tanweer Akram (Contact Author)

Citibank ( email )

Irving, TX 75039

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