Bangladesh to honour Indian soldiers killed in 1971 Liberation War

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Bangladesh to honour Indian soldiers killed in 1971 Liberation War - dnaindia.com


DHAKA: Bangladesh will honour the Indian Army for its key role in the country's 'Liberation War' against Pakistan by inscribing the names of Indian soldiers killed in the 1971 military operation at a special memorial in the heart of the capital.

Bangladesh will seek a list of martyred Indian soldiers in the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan in a bid to honour them by inscribing their names at a memorial at Suhrawardy Udyan park, Tajul Islam, the state minister of Liberation War Affairs, said today.

"We are yet to know how many Indian soldiers lost their lives in our Liberation War. We will soon seek a list through the foreign ministry," Islam told reporters. He said the names of the martyred Indian soldiers would be inscribed at the memorial. "Bangladesh will never forget India's role in 1971 war," he underlined.

The announcement to honour the Indian soldiers came as a visiting military delegation led by Lt-Gen Vijay Kumar Singh, the next chief of the Indian Army, called on Islam at his office.

Lt-Gen Singh, currently Eastern Army Command chief at Kolkata, will take over as the next Army chief from General Deepak Kapoor on March 31.

Bangladesh won its independence after nine months of bloody struggle with the Pakistani military with crucial Indian support.

The Liberation struggle sparked the Indo-Pak war on December 3, 1971, and ended with the surrender of the Pakistani military to the Indian Army.

The minister said Bangladesh plans to invite 30 Indian 1971 veterans to join "independence day celebrations" on March 26.

Ten Indian war veterans, led by Lt. Gen (retd) JFR Jacob, the chief of staff of the Indian Army’s Eastern Command during the 1971 campaign, joined Bangladesh’s Independence Day celebrations two years ago for the first time at the invitation of former Bangladesh Army chief Moeen U Ahmed.

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Manekshaw, hero of the moment.

YouTube - Pakistan POWs Moved Out To India

YouTube - Pakistan POWs Moved Out To India

POW movement and protection by IA

YouTube - POWs Transported To India

YouTube - POWs Transported To India

[DarkStar]

I don't think posting such old videos, which we've seen umpteen times, will enhance debate and knowledge on the forum.

[vinod2070]

Recognition of Bangladesh by India.

YouTube - Indo Pakistan War: Bangladesh Is Born

YouTube - Indo Pakistan War: Bangladesh Is Born

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Originally Posted by DarkStar

I don't think posting such old videos, which we've seen umpteen times, will enhance debate and knowledge on the forum.

I have not seen many of them. Just recently came across most.

Especially the POW movement, their protection by IA etc. is quite new for most I think.

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Indian reconstruction in Bangladesh after 1971 war.

YouTube

YouTube

[vinod2070]

Did you delete a post!

[DarkStar]

I think the first two videos were a bit incite full, that's all. I don't want people jumping on the thread and flaming.

[vinod2070]

OK, I actually didn't post some other videos for exactly that reason.

[vinod2070]

I am proud of the way the IA protected the POWs and even the Razakaars from the wrath of the Bengalis. India promised to treat the POWs in accordance with the international conventions and by all accounts, they protected them and treated them well.

I have a bit mixed feelings about protecting the Razakaar though.