The Separation of East Pakistan: The Rise and Realization of Bengali Muslim Nationalism
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To understand the separation of East Pakistan in 1971, it is necessary to put the events of that year into the proper perspective of the unstable relationship between East and West Pakistan from 1947 onwards. In Part 1 of this study, the author examines the genesis of the single state of Pakistan and analyzes the crises which marked the relations between the two wings from August 1947 to the Army action on 25 March 1971. Part 2 is mostly based on primary sources, conversations and interviews with those directly involved in the events. It provides a detailed account of events on the national and international fronts, culminating in the surrender of the Army in East Pakistan on 16 December.
Hasan Zaheer
Hasan Zaheer joined the Civil Service of Pakistan in 1954 and served in various subdivisions, districts, and in the secretariat under the government of former East Pakistan from 1956 to 1962. In May 1971 he was posted to Dhaka again, this time in a senior position in the provincial secretariat. He was responsible for coordinating relief, rehabilitation, foreign assistance, and other matters related to the crisis arising from the army action of 25 March. He was in Dhaka at the time of the Pakistan army's surrender and remained in Indian custody as a civilian internee until January 1974. Later, as Secretary to the Government he worked in various ministries. In 1990, he retired as cabinet secretary in which position he
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