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Bangladesh wins independence

An inside account of the moment Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan in 1971.

In 1971, Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan after nine months of war.

Kamal Hossain, a leading political figure, was jailed during the conflict and only released shortly after Bangladeshi independence.

Kamal Hossain tells Farhana Haider his feelings as his country won its freedom.

PHOTO: Kamal Hossain (l) with the founder of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

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10 minutes

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Sat 17 Dec 2011 02:50GMT

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  • Fri 16 Dec 2011 09:50GMT
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  • Fri 16 Dec 2011 19:50GMT
  • Sat 17 Dec 2011 02:50GMT

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