Five decades ago on the 7th of March, leader of the Awami League, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared the independence of Bangladesh, then known as East Pakistan. The proclamation led to a brutal crackdown by the Pakistani army on the people of Bangladesh. 3 million people were killed as Asia's new nation emerged into an uncertain future through mayhem and war. 50 years after its birth, Bangladesh has now emerged as one of the fastest growing economy in the world, overtaking even its closest neighbours, Pakistan and India. But is the nation still haunted by its traumatic past? Has it fulfilled a part of Sheikh Mujibur's dreams of a democratic, peaceful and exploitation-free society called "Sonar Bangla" or Golden Bengal? Or has the price of independence been too high for the country to bear? For greater INSIGHT into issues affecting Asia: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMf14VQEvTaHr6oTqYbWqKOsmcveuhca =============== ABOUT THE SHOW: Insight investigates and analyses topical issues that impact Asia and the rest of the world. ========================== #CNAInsider #CNAInsiderInvestigates #Bangladesh #InsightCNA For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://ift.tt/2C3sZiR Facebook: https://ift.tt/2PPEuNA Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider
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