History : Scenes from March

Scenes from the heady days in March before the Pakistani Army crackdown on March 25, 1971 and the subsequent war of independence.

[March 7, 1971]
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declaring "this struggle is our struggle for freedom" on March 7, 1971 in a historic speech.

[Protest, March 13, 1971]
People protesting against the ruling Pakistani Junta against police killing of students.

[Barricades, March 19]
Barricades on the streets, March 19, 1971.

[Sheikh Mujib leaving ganobhaban]
Sheikh Mujib leaving the unsuccessful meeting with Yahyah Khan on March 19, 1971.

[Mujib and Reporters]
Sheikh Mujib speaking to reporters after the meeting.

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