What country is East Pakistan now known as?

East Pakistan (present-day Bangladesh, was a provincial state of Pakistan that existed in the Bengal region of the northeast of South Asia from 1955 until 1971, following the One Unit program that laid the existence of East Pakistan.

On 16 December 1971, East Pakistan was liberated from Pakistan as the newly independent state of Bangladesh. The Eastern Military High Command, civilian institutions and paramilitary forces were disbanded. Bangladesh gained recognition from most countries soon after the signing of the Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan. In 1974, Bangladesh joined the United Nations.

To Western observers, the loss of East Pakistan was a blessing— but it has never been seen that way in Pakistan. In the book "Scoop! Inside Stories from the Partition to the Present", Pakistan-born Indian politician Kuldip Nayar opined, "Losing East Pakistan and Bhutto's releasing of Mujib did not mean anything to Pakistan's policy – as if there was no liberation war." Bhutto's policy, and even today, the policy of Pakistan is that "she will continue to fight for the honor and integrity of Pakistan. East Pakistan is an inseparable and inseverable part of Pakistan".

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Joseph A. Robitaille

I know it is not the best state to live but hey are their own country. We wish them the best.

Robert Mookerdum

I was right there.In March 1971 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman started the Non-Co-operation Movement after being denied autonomy even though he and his Awami League party had won the elections in 1970, it brought West Pakistan's hegemony to its knees.After March 25,1971 the Pakistani Army started a military action against the people which led to a Liberation War with the assistance of India and its armed forces.East Pakistan was liberated in Dec.1971 and Bangladesh was born.

Suraya Choudhury

I knew ! Bangladesh used to be known as East Pakistan between 1947 - 1971 by the way ! Not 1955 - 1971 .

Camille Curran

Thank you. It all comes clear now.

earlepg

Almost went with Bangladesh's eastern neighbor.

Satish Chandran

Urdu language was forced upon Bengal speaking muslims that led to uprising. Mrs. Indira Ghandhi,then Prime Minister of India played a crucial role in the liberation of Bangla Desh. Desh means country.