1971 Figures

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Old Dhaka Killings

Full list of figures, martyrs, coordinators, and collectives associated with 1971.

Est. 1947 · Bengal✺A Bilingual Archive

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Yahya Khan

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President of Pakistan and Martial Law Administrator

He oversaw the 1970 election under a population-based representation system but then failed to transfer power to the Awami League's majority, deepening the crisis between East and West Pakistan.

Pakistan's military state during the final prewar phase, 1969-1971.

His rule connected electoral opening, constitutional deadlock, and the eventual military crackdown that pushed East Pakistan toward independence.

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Tikka Khan

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Pakistan Army general

Tikka Khan was an important figure in the political and historical trajectory of Bengal and Bangladesh.

South Asian political and intellectual history in the Bengal region.

Their legacy remains relevant to understanding state, society, and memory in Bengal/Bangladesh history.

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