The Forgotten War of 1970: Bhola Cyclone and Bangladesh's Birth
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In November 1970, a catastrophic cyclone struck East Pakistan, killing hundreds of thousands. This episode explores how the disaster exposed the fatal neglect by West Pakistani authorities and became a catalyst for the Bengali independence movement. We examine the political fallout, the failure of relief efforts under Yahya Khan, and how Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s demand for regional autonomy gained unprecedented momentum in the wake of the tragedy. Through personal accounts and historical records, we trace the path from grief to revolution, highlighting the human cost of bureaucratic indifference.
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