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Bangladesh, which is seen as an independent republic today, was once part of Pakistan. This state came into its own with the 1971 Indo-Pak war which ended on December 16, 1971, duly marking Bangladesh’s independence. This date portrays a very paradoxical memory for the nations who were embroiled in this turmoil, telling the story of Bangladesh’s long-awaited liberation, India’s decisive victory, and Pakistan’s surrender. The war lasted 13 days and is considered the shortest war in history with India securing a decisive victory and aiding Bangladesh in its quest for self-determination. This war was a blow to Pakistan as it led to the inevitable dismemberment of its country, with the added humiliation of an unconditional public surrender. What ignited this war was the rising Bengali nationalist movement born from the feelings of resentment and agony against the West Pakistani establishment over years of deprivation and oppression. The sheer magnitude of the revolution was staggering not only for the Pakistani regime but for the entire subcontinent which witnessed the defiance of the Bengalis.