1971 War

Pakistan’s surrender in 1971 not military but political failure, says its outgoing army chief

Qamar Javed Bajwa said that the sacrifices of those who fought in the war were not recognised in Pakistan.

Scroll Staff
· Nov 24, 2022 · 01:03 pm
Bangladesh tribunal sentences two to death for committing crimes against humanity during 1971 war

The two men, who are now in their 60s, are absconding.

Scroll Staff
· Nov 05, 2018 · 08:13 pm
Should Pakistanis apologise to Bangladeshis? An online appeal reopens old wounds

A Rwanda-based Pakistani is pushing his compatriots to admit that their country committed war crimes on Bangladesh, something Pakistan's rulers have never conceded.

Beena Sarwar
· Dec 07, 2015 · 12:30 pm

Bangladesh upholds death for Opposition leaders convicted of killing Hindus, war crimes

In Bangladesh, 1971 is often used as a rallying point for current-day political groups fighting about secularism.

Shoaib Daniyal
· Nov 20, 2015 · 08:15 am