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	'''East Pakistan''' ({{lang-bn\|পূর্ব পাকিস্তান}}, ''Purbo Pakistan'') was a province of [[Pakistan]] from 1955 until 1971, covering the territory of modern-day [[Bangladesh]]. It was created under Pakistan's [[One Unit (Pakistan)\|One Unit Policy]] and was geographically separated from [[West Pakistan]] by about 1,600 kilometers of Indian territory.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/place/East-Pakistan Encyclopaedia Britannica: East Pakistan]</ref>		'''East Pakistan''' ({{lang-bn\|পূর্ব পাকিস্তান}}, ''Purbo Pakistan'') was a province of [[Pakistan]] from 1955 until 1971, covering the territory of modern-day [[Bangladesh]]. It was created under Pakistan's [[One Unit (Pakistan)\|One Unit Policy]] and was geographically separated from [[West Pakistan]] by about 1,600 kilometers of Indian territory.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/place/East-Pakistan Encyclopaedia Britannica: East Pakistan]</ref>

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	'''East Pakistan''' ({{lang-bn\|পূর্ব পাকিস্তান}}, ''Purbo Pakistan'') was a province of [[Pakistan]] from 1955 until 1971, covering the territory of modern-day [[Bangladesh]]. It was created under Pakistan's [[One Unit (Pakistan)\|One Unit Policy]] and was geographically separated from [[West Pakistan]] by about 1,600 kilometers of Indian territory.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/place/East-Pakistan Encyclopaedia Britannica: East Pakistan]</ref>		'''East Pakistan''' ({{lang-bn\|পূর্ব পাকিস্তান}}, ''Purbo Pakistan'') was a province of [[Pakistan]] from 1955 until 1971, covering the territory of modern-day [[Bangladesh]]. It was created under Pakistan's [[One Unit (Pakistan)\|One Unit Policy]] and was geographically separated from [[West Pakistan]] by about 1,600 kilometers of Indian territory.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/place/East-Pakistan Encyclopaedia Britannica: East Pakistan]</ref>

	== History ==		==History==
	=== Formation ===		===Formation===
	East Pakistan was established in 1955 through the [[One Unit (Pakistan)\|One Unit Policy]], which merged Pakistan's provinces into two regions: East Pakistan and West Pakistan. This policy aimed to centralize power but was criticized for marginalizing East Pakistan.<ref>[https://www.history.com/topics/asia/east-pakistan History.com: East Pakistan]</ref>		East Pakistan was established in 1955 through the [[One Unit (Pakistan)\|One Unit Policy]], which merged Pakistan's provinces into two regions: East Pakistan and West Pakistan. This policy aimed to centralize power but was criticized for marginalizing East Pakistan.<ref>[https://www.history.com/topics/asia/east-pakistan History.com: East Pakistan]</ref>

	=== Political and Cultural Tensions ===		===Political and Cultural Tensions===
	Despite having a larger population, East Pakistan was underrepresented in the federal government. The cultural and linguistic differences between Bengali-speaking East Pakistan and Urdu-speaking West Pakistan exacerbated tensions. The imposition of Urdu as the sole national language led to the [[Bengali Language Movement]] of the 1950s, during which several students were killed in protests on [[February 21, 1952]], now observed as [[International Mother Language Day]].<ref>[https://www.un.org/en/observances/mother-language-day United Nations: International Mother Language Day]</ref>		Despite having a larger population, East Pakistan was underrepresented in the federal government. The cultural and linguistic differences between Bengali-speaking East Pakistan and Urdu-speaking West Pakistan exacerbated tensions. The imposition of Urdu as the sole national language led to the [[Bengali Language Movement]] of the 1950s, during which several students were killed in protests on [[February 21, 1952]], now observed as [[International Mother Language Day]].<ref>[https://www.un.org/en/observances/mother-language-day United Nations: International Mother Language Day]</ref>

	=== Economic Disparities ===		===Economic Disparities===
	East Pakistan contributed significantly to Pakistan's economy through its export of [[jute]] and [[tea]], but it received less development funding compared to West Pakistan. These economic inequalities fueled resentment among the people of East Pakistan.<ref>[https://www.economist.com/asia/2011/12/17/a-long-shadow The Economist: East and West Pakistan]</ref>		East Pakistan contributed significantly to Pakistan's economy through its export of [[jute]] and [[tea]], but it received less development funding compared to West Pakistan. These economic inequalities fueled resentment among the people of East Pakistan.<ref>[https://www.economist.com/asia/2011/12/17/a-long-shadow The Economist: East and West Pakistan]</ref>

	=== Liberation War and Independence ===		===Liberation War and Independence===
	In the 1970 general elections, the [[Awami League]] led by [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]] won a majority, but political power was not transferred, leading to widespread unrest. On March 25, 1971, the Pakistan Army launched [[Operation Searchlight]] to suppress the independence movement, resulting in significant casualties and human rights abuses.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-16207201 BBC: Bangladesh Liberation War]</ref>		In the 1970 general elections, the [[Awami League]] led by [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]] won a majority, but political power was not transferred, leading to widespread unrest. On March 25, 1971, the Pakistan Army launched [[Operation Searchlight]] to suppress the independence movement, resulting in significant casualties and human rights abuses.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-16207201 BBC: Bangladesh Liberation War]</ref>

	The conflict escalated into the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]], and on December 16, 1971, East Pakistan emerged as the independent nation of [[Bangladesh]].<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/event/Bangladesh-Liberation-War Encyclopaedia Britannica: Bangladesh Liberation War]</ref>		The conflict escalated into the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]], and on December 16, 1971, East Pakistan emerged as the independent nation of [[Bangladesh]].<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/event/Bangladesh-Liberation-War Encyclopaedia Britannica: Bangladesh Liberation War]</ref>

	== Geography ==		==Geography==
	East Pakistan was located in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, bordered by [[India]] to the west, north, and east, and [[Myanmar]] to the southeast. The region was characterized by the [[Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta]], making it prone to flooding but also agriculturally fertile.<ref>[https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/geography/10731 Natural Resources: River Delta Systems]</ref>		East Pakistan was located in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, bordered by [[India]] to the west, north, and east, and [[Myanmar]] to the southeast. The region was characterized by the [[Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta]], making it prone to flooding but also agriculturally fertile.<ref>[https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/geography/10731 Natural Resources: River Delta Systems]</ref>

	== Demographics ==		==Demographics==
	The population of East Pakistan was predominantly [[Bengali people\|Bengali]], with a mix of [[Muslims]], [[Hindus]], [[Buddhists]], and [[Christians]]. The majority spoke [[Bengali language\|Bengali]], while [[Urdu]] was used in administrative and elite circles.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/16/bangladesh-liberation-war The Guardian: Bangladesh Liberation War]</ref>		The population of East Pakistan was predominantly [[Bengali people\|Bengali]], with a mix of [[Muslims]], [[Hindus]], [[Buddhists]], and [[Christians]]. The majority spoke [[Bengali language\|Bengali]], while [[Urdu]] was used in administrative and elite circles.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/16/bangladesh-liberation-war The Guardian: Bangladesh Liberation War]</ref>

	== Legacy ==		==Legacy==
	The legacy of East Pakistan remains significant in the history of Pakistan and Bangladesh. The struggles of East Pakistan contributed to the global discourse on self-determination, cultural identity, and language rights. The independence of Bangladesh also reshaped geopolitics in South Asia.<ref>[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2011/12/15/bangladesh-liberation-40-years-on Al Jazeera: Legacy of East Pakistan]</ref>		The legacy of East Pakistan remains significant in the history of Pakistan and Bangladesh. The struggles of East Pakistan contributed to the global discourse on self-determination, cultural identity, and language rights. The independence of Bangladesh also reshaped geopolitics in South Asia.<ref>[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2011/12/15/bangladesh-liberation-40-years-on Al Jazeera: Legacy of East Pakistan]</ref>

	== References ==		==References==
	<references/>		<references />

	== External Links ==		==External Links==
	* [https://www.britannica.com/place/East-Pakistan Encyclopaedia Britannica: East Pakistan]		*[https://www.britannica.com/place/East-Pakistan Encyclopaedia Britannica: East Pakistan]
	* [https://www.history.com/topics/asia/east-pakistan History.com: East Pakistan]		*[https://www.history.com/topics/asia/east-pakistan History.com: East Pakistan]
	* [https://liberationwarbangladesh.net/ Bangladesh Liberation War Archive]		*[https://liberationwarbangladesh.net/ Bangladesh Liberation War Archive]

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{{Infobox former subdivision
| native_name = পূর্ব পাকিস্তান (Purbo Pakistan)
| common_name = East Pakistan
| subdivision = Province
| nation = [[Pakistan]]
| era = Cold War
| status = Province of Pakistan
| year_start = 1955
| event_start = [[One Unit (Pakistan)|One Unit Policy]]
| year_end = 1971
| event_end = [[Bangladesh Liberation War]]
| event_post = Emergence of [[Bangladesh]]
| capital = [[Dhaka]]
| largest_city = Dhaka
| languages = [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Urdu language|Urdu]]
| government_type = Provincial Government
| currency = [[Pakistani rupee]] (PKR)
| today = {{flag|Bangladesh}}
}}

'''East Pakistan''' ({{lang-bn|পূর্ব পাকিস্তান}}, ''Purbo Pakistan'') was a province of [[Pakistan]] from 1955 until 1971, covering the territory of modern-day [[Bangladesh]]. It was created under Pakistan's [[One Unit (Pakistan)|One Unit Policy]] and was geographically separated from [[West Pakistan]] by about 1,600 kilometers of Indian territory.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/place/East-Pakistan Encyclopaedia Britannica: East Pakistan]</ref>

== History ==
=== Formation ===
East Pakistan was established in 1955 through the [[One Unit (Pakistan)|One Unit Policy]], which merged Pakistan's provinces into two regions: East Pakistan and West Pakistan. This policy aimed to centralize power but was criticized for marginalizing East Pakistan.<ref>[https://www.history.com/topics/asia/east-pakistan History.com: East Pakistan]</ref>

=== Political and Cultural Tensions ===
Despite having a larger population, East Pakistan was underrepresented in the federal government. The cultural and linguistic differences between Bengali-speaking East Pakistan and Urdu-speaking West Pakistan exacerbated tensions. The imposition of Urdu as the sole national language led to the [[Bengali Language Movement]] of the 1950s, during which several students were killed in protests on [[February 21, 1952]], now observed as [[International Mother Language Day]].<ref>[https://www.un.org/en/observances/mother-language-day United Nations: International Mother Language Day]</ref>

=== Economic Disparities ===
East Pakistan contributed significantly to Pakistan's economy through its export of [[jute]] and [[tea]], but it received less development funding compared to West Pakistan. These economic inequalities fueled resentment among the people of East Pakistan.<ref>[https://www.economist.com/asia/2011/12/17/a-long-shadow The Economist: East and West Pakistan]</ref>

=== Liberation War and Independence ===
In the 1970 general elections, the [[Awami League]] led by [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]] won a majority, but political power was not transferred, leading to widespread unrest. On March 25, 1971, the Pakistan Army launched [[Operation Searchlight]] to suppress the independence movement, resulting in significant casualties and human rights abuses.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-16207201 BBC: Bangladesh Liberation War]</ref>

The conflict escalated into the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]], and on December 16, 1971, East Pakistan emerged as the independent nation of [[Bangladesh]].<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/event/Bangladesh-Liberation-War Encyclopaedia Britannica: Bangladesh Liberation War]</ref>

== Geography ==
East Pakistan was located in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, bordered by [[India]] to the west, north, and east, and [[Myanmar]] to the southeast. The region was characterized by the [[Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta]], making it prone to flooding but also agriculturally fertile.<ref>[https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/geography/10731 Natural Resources: River Delta Systems]</ref>

== Demographics ==
The population of East Pakistan was predominantly [[Bengali people|Bengali]], with a mix of [[Muslims]], [[Hindus]], [[Buddhists]], and [[Christians]]. The majority spoke [[Bengali language|Bengali]], while [[Urdu]] was used in administrative and elite circles.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/16/bangladesh-liberation-war The Guardian: Bangladesh Liberation War]</ref>

== Legacy ==
The legacy of East Pakistan remains significant in the history of Pakistan and Bangladesh. The struggles of East Pakistan contributed to the global discourse on self-determination, cultural identity, and language rights. The independence of Bangladesh also reshaped geopolitics in South Asia.<ref>[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2011/12/15/bangladesh-liberation-40-years-on Al Jazeera: Legacy of East Pakistan]</ref>

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
* [https://www.britannica.com/place/East-Pakistan Encyclopaedia Britannica: East Pakistan]
* [https://www.history.com/topics/asia/east-pakistan History.com: East Pakistan]
* [https://liberationwarbangladesh.net/ Bangladesh Liberation War Archive]