It has been 50 years since the 1971 war, which led to the separation of East and West Pakistan, and there is still disagreement over who played the central role in the process. On the eve of the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh, Javed Jabbar’s upcoming documentary, Separation of East Pakistan - The Untold Story, is all set to unravel the truth, and tell the world what really happened back then. It sheds light on how the plight and insecurities of the then East Pakistani people were used to fuel the separatist movement. The teasers highlight the roles played by Yahya Khan, Mrs Indira Gandhi, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the four main protagonists of the 1971 war. People can enjoy the launch of Separation of East Pakistan - The Untold Story – a move towards better relationships with people in Bangladesh, who also deserve to know the truth about the war of 1971.

Source: The Express Tribune December 16, 2021 01:18 UTC