Thank you for visiting the Bangladesh Archives. These archives are a collection of material on the 1971 war of Independence in Bangladesh. Material includes Newspaper and magazine articles. Documents from the US government and other sources, videos and audio matieral. Any suggestions and contributions of material is always welcome.

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The latest update was on: 2024-06-16 21:38:19 GMT

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New York Times

  • Pakistan Said to Have Received North Korean Arms — Benjamin Welles
  • 2 Gunmen Assassinate Ex-East Pakistan Chief
  • Guerrillas Said to Curb Relief — Reuters
  • Times (London)

  • Refugee burden sends India into recession — Peter Hazelhurst
  • Sharp increase in Soviet criticism of Pakistan
  • Politician is shot dead in Dacca — Reuters
  • War in E Bengal hindering relief
  • U.S. National Archives

  • Subj: Risk of War in Indo-Pak Confrontation — William Rogers