Non-cooperation movement (1971)

Non-cooperation movement was a political movement launched by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangladesh Awami League from 2 March to 25 March 1971. The Purpose of the movement was to seek autonomy for East Pakistan from the central government of Pakistan.[1][2]

History

The Bangladesh Awami League had secured the absolute majority in the 1970 elections. The President of Pakistan, Yahya Khan, postponed the formation of the government. A move viewed unfavorably by sheikh Mujib. Sheikh Mujib called strikes on 2 and 3 March, calling for the speedy transfer of power. On 7 March 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared the start of the non-cooperation movement through the historic 7th March Speech of Bangabandhu at the Ramna Race Course Maidan.[1][3]

References
  1. Hossain, ATM Zayed; Hossain, Abu Md. Delwar. "Non-Cooperation Movement, 1971". en.banglapedia.org. Banglapedia. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  2. "Bangabandhu's clarion call". The Daily Star. 25 March 2010. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  3. "A speech that created a nation". The Daily Star. 7 March 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
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