This paper documents the regional divide in educational facilities between. declined, leading to … It is a historical fact , Yahya had told Mujeeb while his visit to Dhaka , that Mujeeb would be next PM . Here is a history of India-Pakistan conflict Since August 1947 when Partition led to the creation of these two independent countries, disputes, in particular with regard to the claim over Kashmir, have been a consistent feature of the relationship between India and Pakistan. Summary Between 1947 and 1956, the language issue created tension between the people of East and West Pakistan. Owing to disagreements between the Hindu and Muslim contingents of the commission tasked with delimiting the province, the frontiers were ultimately determined by the head of the commission, Sir Cyril Radcliffe. A number of Bengali students lost their lives in the demonstrations held against the government’s policy. Following the end of the British Raj, the two countries formed a single state for 24 years. By 1970, sentiments for national unity had weakened in East Pakistan to the extent that constant conflict between the two Wings dramatically erupted into mass civil disorder. Pre-Crisis Phase (August 14, 1947-January 5, 1968): The Dominion of Pakistan, including West Pakistan and East Pakistan (Province of East Bengal), was formally established on August 14, 1947. The two sides also went to a war in 1971 over Bangladesh-East-Pakistan Crisis. policy and many Bengali students lost their lives in these protests. The principle of parity and representation of the population was appreciated. The resulting refugee crisis led to the intervention by India, eventually leading to the surrender of the Pakistani Army. East Bengal, on the eastern side of India, was known as East Pakistan, while the remainder, separated by more than one thousand miles, was known as West Pakistan. The question as to what would be the state language of Pakistan was raised immediately after its creation. Conclusion Minor misunderstandings between East & West Pakistan led to major conflicts. [[[East Pakistan separated from West Pakistan because of neglect and abuse on part of West Pakistan. According to Dr. Mahbubul Haq, there did occur a net transfer of resources from East to West Pakistan, both during the pre-plan and plan periods. Pakistan was geographically separated into East Pakistan (modern day Bangladesh) and West Pakistan (modern day Pakistan). To understand the separation of East Pakistan in 1971, it is necessary to put the events of that year in the proper perspective of the unstable relationship between East and West Pakistan from 1947 onwards. Social, cultural, language problem also play its role. The Bengalis took processions in favor of their Bengali language even in the life time of Quaid-e-Azam. The issue of official language only Urdu angered the Bengalis. The central leaders and the Urdu-speaking intellectuals of Pakistan declared that urdu would be the state language of Pakistan, just as Hindi was the state language of India. During pre-independence, Muslims fell for the malicious propaganda of the pro- Pakistani Muslim leaders that they would be treated as second class citizens in a Hindu majority India. The Conflict over Language: The people of East Pakistan opposed the govt. It was welcomed in both parts of the country. Summary Between 1947 and 1956, the language issue created tension between the people of East and West Pakistan. However, in 1952, when Pakistan declared Urdu its national language, it was hugely opposed by the people of East Pakistan (the … The stage was now set for a military showdown between India and Pakistan. People protested against the govt. The students and intellectuals of East Pakistan, however, demanded that Bangla be made one of the state languages. The Bengalis grew hatred with West Pakistan. The Bengalis of East Pakistan, who had more in common with India than Pakistan, were considered “inferior Muslims” by most Pakistanis. On March 25th 1971, West Pakistan began a civil war to subdue the democratic victory of East Pakistanis. East and West Pakistan, administered by one government, became independent of their colonial master in 1947, when Britain was forced out. According to an estimate, the total government sector developmental outlay between 1947-48 and 1959-60 amounted to about Rs. On the same day, East Pakistan got independence from West Pakistan and became Bangladesh. The separation of East Pakistan was a great setback to Pakistan. Seventeen hundred miles of India separated the two regions. Needless to mention most of the West Pakistani's hatred towards East Bengalis because of their dark complexion, different language and culture; they found no reason to travel to East Bengal. Again, as Pakistan was getting a lot of aid from Western bloc led by USA, it gave them a false sense of a wealthy state. Contrary to West … Mohammad Niaz Asadullah*. Most of the West Pakistanis spoke Punjabi and Sindhi, while East Pakistanis spoke Bangla. It also solved the problem of national language by suggesting Urdu and Bengali both as national language. Pakistan on the other hand, was created with mutual understanding between East and West, ( Muhammad Ali Jinnah was from West Pakistan (today's Pakistan) and Sir Nawab Salimullah, the founder of Muslim League was from East Pakistan (today's Bangladesh)). There was a big argument about this because only the Muhajir in the West and the Biharis in the East spoke Urdu. Pakistan (formerly West Pakistan) recognized Bangladesh in 1974 after pressure from across the Muslim world. Over all minor misunderstanding between East & West Pakistan led to the major conflict. Pakistan and Bangladesh are both South Asian Muslim-majority countries. One Unit of West Pakistan was established on 14th October 1955. Bangladesh - Bangladesh - The Pakistani period, 1947–71: Although the boundaries of East Bengal were based ostensibly on religion, they did not entirely reflect it. History concurs with this notion as ethnic differences comprising of economical and military disparities and language controversy lead to a war in 1971 between East and West Pakistan. policy on language issue. Dhirendranath Dutt also a part of this conflict, and Mujib Ur Rehman few points are tricky and self-centered which create lots of agitation between East and West Pakistan. This began the war between the Pakistani military and the Mukhti Bahini. 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