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Events that led to the assassination of "Bangabandhu" -- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
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Events that led to the assassination of "Bangabandhu" -- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
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Mujib assumed Bangladesh premiership in Jan 1972, Mujib appointed the Awami Leaguers, their relatives and friends at important positions in the government. The hoarders and smugglers always escaped the government because high officials..
Mujib assumed Bangladesh premiership in Jan 1972, Mujib appointed the Awami Leaguers, their relatives and friends at important positions in the government. The hoarders and smugglers always escaped the government because high officials..
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..and Awami Leaguers themselves were involved in hoarding. Corruption had reached such an unprecedented height that PM Khaleda Zia's statement in the Parliament on 13th Aug 1992, quoted late President Mujib as
"Where is my piece of Kambal (Blanket)?".
..and Awami Leaguers themselves were involved in hoarding. Corruption had reached such an unprecedented height that PM Khaleda Zia's statement in the Parliament on 13th Aug 1992, quoted late President Mujib as
"Where is my piece of Kambal (Blanket)?".
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Mujib right hand Ghazi Gholam Mustafa, Chairman of Red Cross, had been called Kambal Chor -- Blanket Thief.
In an informal discussion Dalim asked Mujib about the corrupt Awami Leaguers, he replied that:
"Didnt my people suffer during Pak regime? Didnt they undergo losses?..
Mujib right hand Ghazi Gholam Mustafa, Chairman of Red Cross, had been called Kambal Chor -- Blanket Thief.
In an informal discussion Dalim asked Mujib about the corrupt Awami Leaguers, he replied that:
"Didnt my people suffer during Pak regime? Didnt they undergo losses?..
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..Didnt they lose their wealth and properties? If today they get some benefits, what is wrong with it? I cant remain indifferent towards them. If anyone is unhappy about this I cant help."
In Mujib's 3.5 year tenure, 60k million taka worth of goods -- jute, food grains, and..
..Didnt they lose their wealth and properties? If today they get some benefits, what is wrong with it? I cant remain indifferent towards them. If anyone is unhappy about this I cant help."
In Mujib's 3.5 year tenure, 60k million taka worth of goods -- jute, food grains, and..
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..other imported materials -- were smuggled out of the country. Mujib had predicted that after independence rice would sell at half the cost of Pakistan. It was selling at a price ten times higher in 1975, even higher than during Yahya tenure.
..other imported materials -- were smuggled out of the country. Mujib had predicted that after independence rice would sell at half the cost of Pakistan. It was selling at a price ten times higher in 1975, even higher than during Yahya tenure.
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The smuggling increased after Mujib opened borders with India. More thn 2bn $ had been pumped into the Bangladeshi economy but by early 1974, Bangladesh was bankrupt.
Abu Musa, a journalist noted that "He (Mujib) promised everything and he had betrayed everyone (common man)".
The smuggling increased after Mujib opened borders with India. More thn 2bn $ had been pumped into the Bangladeshi economy but by early 1974, Bangladesh was bankrupt.
Abu Musa, a journalist noted that "He (Mujib) promised everything and he had betrayed everyone (common man)".
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Mujib surrounded himself with sycophants, one of the conspirators in Mujib's assassination, Tahiruddin Thakur was the Minister of State for Information, sycophantically started the ritual to touch Mujib's feet.
Mujib surrounded himself with sycophants, one of the conspirators in Mujib's assassination, Tahiruddin Thakur was the Minister of State for Information, sycophantically started the ritual to touch Mujib's feet.
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Afterward, Mujib "took severe note of those who dared not to touch his feet."
Mujib sent his son Jamal to the army to hold a high position in the coming years. He sent his son to the Yugoslav Military Academy, which was unable to complete and returned abashed.
Afterward, Mujib "took severe note of those who dared not to touch his feet."
Mujib sent his son Jamal to the army to hold a high position in the coming years. He sent his son to the Yugoslav Military Academy, which was unable to complete and returned abashed.
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Jamal's incompetence did not deter Mujib from enrolling him in another military academy, this time Britain's Sandhurst Military Academy. The Academy admitted Jamal on the condition that he would pay the training fee, thus 180k taka were secretly channelled to it.
Jamal's incompetence did not deter Mujib from enrolling him in another military academy, this time Britain's Sandhurst Military Academy. The Academy admitted Jamal on the condition that he would pay the training fee, thus 180k taka were secretly channelled to it.
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Law and order situation deteriorated, even the capital city Dacca was not safe from gangs freely roaming around markets to loot jewelry shops, cash, and any precious item. From Jan 1972 to June 1973, there were 2035 secret killings, 4925 assassinations, 337 kidnappings..
Law and order situation deteriorated, even the capital city Dacca was not safe from gangs freely roaming around markets to loot jewelry shops, cash, and any precious item. From Jan 1972 to June 1973, there were 2035 secret killings, 4925 assassinations, 337 kidnappings..
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..190 rapes and 4907 robberies reported in official statistics while arms and ammunition of 60 police stations were looted.
Common people had nowhere to go, the streets were full of armed gangs, and dacoits while the Awami Leaguers were interested in raising..
..190 rapes and 4907 robberies reported in official statistics while arms and ammunition of 60 police stations were looted.
Common people had nowhere to go, the streets were full of armed gangs, and dacoits while the Awami Leaguers were interested in raising..
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more armed "Bahinis" to further their self-interests. Abdul Mannan, the leader of Awami Sramik League, raised the ruthless 'Lal Bahini' a paramilitary group. Once in a public meeting..
more armed "Bahinis" to further their self-interests. Abdul Mannan, the leader of Awami Sramik League, raised the ruthless 'Lal Bahini' a paramilitary group. Once in a public meeting..
..Mujib had boastfully mentioned that:
"I am warning the anti-state miscreants. If necessary, I shall release my Lal Gohra [Lal Bahini]'.
![..Mujib had boastfully mentioned that:"I am warning the anti-state miscreants. If necessary, I shall release my Lal Gohra [Lal Bahini]'.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EoKsgkfXUAA9yq0.png "..Mujib had boastfully mentioned that:\"I am warning the anti-state miscreants. If necessary, I shall release my Lal Gohra [Lal Bahini]'.")
"I am warning the anti-state miscreants. If necessary, I shall release my Lal Gohra [Lal Bahini]'.
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Mujib after a lot of experiments with private armies -- Shecha Shebak Bahini, Joy Bangla Bahini, Lal Bahini, and other Bahinis -- raised "Jhatiyo Rakhi Bahini" -- the National Security Force. The force comprised of 25k men with military training, army style uniforms..
Mujib after a lot of experiments with private armies -- Shecha Shebak Bahini, Joy Bangla Bahini, Lal Bahini, and other Bahinis -- raised "Jhatiyo Rakhi Bahini" -- the National Security Force. The force comprised of 25k men with military training, army style uniforms..
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..steel helmets, and modern automatic weapons. The force was more like the Nazi Brownshirts. Its apparent purpose was to maintain the law and order situation with the police, while its actual purpose was to eliminate opposition and critics of Mujib and the Awami League.
..steel helmets, and modern automatic weapons. The force was more like the Nazi Brownshirts. Its apparent purpose was to maintain the law and order situation with the police, while its actual purpose was to eliminate opposition and critics of Mujib and the Awami League.
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In May 1974, in a torture case against Rakhi Bahini, "Supreme Court fund that Mujib's storm troops [Rakhi Bahini] had no code of conduct, no rules of procedures and no register of arrests and interrogations".
The SC findings cost it heavily and it lost its power to..
In May 1974, in a torture case against Rakhi Bahini, "Supreme Court fund that Mujib's storm troops [Rakhi Bahini] had no code of conduct, no rules of procedures and no register of arrests and interrogations".
The SC findings cost it heavily and it lost its power to..
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..intervene in Mujib's affairs.
Mujib's other son Kamal like his father was intolerant of criticism and opposition, for him such activities were 'anti-national'. He allegedly used to hunt down political opponents of his father.
..intervene in Mujib's affairs.
Mujib's other son Kamal like his father was intolerant of criticism and opposition, for him such activities were 'anti-national'. He allegedly used to hunt down political opponents of his father.
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By early 1974, political murders reached 2000 deaths including of parliamentarians.
In the 3rd year of independence, more than 27K people had died of starvation, the price of rice had gone above 300 taka; and floods had destroyed the agricultural land.
By early 1974, political murders reached 2000 deaths including of parliamentarians.
In the 3rd year of independence, more than 27K people had died of starvation, the price of rice had gone above 300 taka; and floods had destroyed the agricultural land.
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In Jan 1975, an operation was launched on the poor inhabitants of Dacca, which caused the exodus of 200K people from Dacca, while some moved to 3 camps outside the city. Conditions in the camps were not any better than concentration camps -- guarded by the Rakhi Bahini.
In Jan 1975, an operation was launched on the poor inhabitants of Dacca, which caused the exodus of 200K people from Dacca, while some moved to 3 camps outside the city. Conditions in the camps were not any better than concentration camps -- guarded by the Rakhi Bahini.
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Grace Samson, a Dutch Salvation Army volunteer, said that:
"not an act of God, but an act of government; a man-made disaster".
The Mukti Bahini, once hailed as the freedom fighters, now confined to their barracks or discredited by the Awami League, helplessly looking..
Grace Samson, a Dutch Salvation Army volunteer, said that:
"not an act of God, but an act of government; a man-made disaster".
The Mukti Bahini, once hailed as the freedom fighters, now confined to their barracks or discredited by the Awami League, helplessly looking..
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..at Mujib's politics thought it imperative to intervene.
On 28th Dec 1974, Mujib imposed a 'state of emergency, followed by a number of amendments in the Constitution -- masterminded and piloted by him. On 25th Jan 1975, the amendments relegated the parliament..
..at Mujib's politics thought it imperative to intervene.
On 28th Dec 1974, Mujib imposed a 'state of emergency, followed by a number of amendments in the Constitution -- masterminded and piloted by him. On 25th Jan 1975, the amendments relegated the parliament..
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..with an 'advisory status' and gave absolute power to the head of state.
On 7th June 1975, the 4th amendment was passed in Mujib's advisory parliament -- approving a one-party state, with the formation of Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League (BKSAL).
..with an 'advisory status' and gave absolute power to the head of state.
On 7th June 1975, the 4th amendment was passed in Mujib's advisory parliament -- approving a one-party state, with the formation of Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League (BKSAL).
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In July 1974, 'Operation Clean-up' was initiated by Mujib for people's goodwill. The Operation involved army personnel to arrest miscreants. Army found themselves helpless in front of Awami Leaguers.
If they arrested them for hoarding, smuggling, or murders..
In July 1974, 'Operation Clean-up' was initiated by Mujib for people's goodwill. The Operation involved army personnel to arrest miscreants. Army found themselves helpless in front of Awami Leaguers.
If they arrested them for hoarding, smuggling, or murders..
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..the police would soon release them from custody.
In an incident in which 3 arrested thugs confessed to killing a bridegroom and a taxi driver while abducting the bride, raping her, and throwing her mutilated body on the roadside.
Interrogator found that the ringleader..
..the police would soon release them from custody.
In an incident in which 3 arrested thugs confessed to killing a bridegroom and a taxi driver while abducting the bride, raping her, and throwing her mutilated body on the roadside.
Interrogator found that the ringleader..
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..was the chairman of Tongi Awami League, Muzamil. Muzamil was arrested by the army men; he was unsuccessful in bribing the army and was handed over to the police authorities. Muzamil said to the army officer:
"U will anyway have to let me go either today or tomorrow.."
..was the chairman of Tongi Awami League, Muzamil. Muzamil was arrested by the army men; he was unsuccessful in bribing the army and was handed over to the police authorities. Muzamil said to the army officer:
"U will anyway have to let me go either today or tomorrow.."
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Renaububg true to his claim he was released after a few days due to direct orders from Mujib himself.
Mujib despised political opponents and disagreements, as is evident from the murder of Siraj Shikdar, leader of Maoist Sharbohara party, who was unwilling to..
Renaububg true to his claim he was released after a few days due to direct orders from Mujib himself.
Mujib despised political opponents and disagreements, as is evident from the murder of Siraj Shikdar, leader of Maoist Sharbohara party, who was unwilling to..
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..forgo his opposition of Mujib. Siraj Shikdar was reported to be shot dead in an encounter with six shots in his chest at close range.
Shikdar's 19-year-old sister Shamim, one of the best sculptresses of Bangaladesh, decided to kill Mujib. She was not the only conspirator..
..forgo his opposition of Mujib. Siraj Shikdar was reported to be shot dead in an encounter with six shots in his chest at close range.
Shikdar's 19-year-old sister Shamim, one of the best sculptresses of Bangaladesh, decided to kill Mujib. She was not the only conspirator..
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..there were other conspirators who were intending to overthrow him and in the midst, there was Major Farooq, Second-in-Command 1st Bengal Lancer, and Major Rashid, Commanding 2nd Field Artillery, desperately waiting for an opportunity for..
..there were other conspirators who were intending to overthrow him and in the midst, there was Major Farooq, Second-in-Command 1st Bengal Lancer, and Major Rashid, Commanding 2nd Field Artillery, desperately waiting for an opportunity for..
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..attempting a coup and power handover to someone more capable than the incapable and brutal dictator like Mujib.
According to Major Farooq:
"It seemed as if we were living in a society headed by a criminal organization. It was as if the Mafia had taken over Bangladesh...
..attempting a coup and power handover to someone more capable than the incapable and brutal dictator like Mujib.
According to Major Farooq:
"It seemed as if we were living in a society headed by a criminal organization. It was as if the Mafia had taken over Bangladesh...
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..we were totally disillusioned. Here was the head of government abetting murder and other extreme things from which he was supposed to protect us. This was not acceptable. We decided he [Mujib] must go".
According to Major Farooq, when Muzamil the criminal..
..we were totally disillusioned. Here was the head of government abetting murder and other extreme things from which he was supposed to protect us. This was not acceptable. We decided he [Mujib] must go".
According to Major Farooq, when Muzamil the criminal..
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..Chairman of Awami League was released without any charges on the direct intervention of Mujib,
"After that [Tongi Incident] I was just not interested in promotions, courses, career or anything, I only thought about one thing -- how this government should go.'
..Chairman of Awami League was released without any charges on the direct intervention of Mujib,
"After that [Tongi Incident] I was just not interested in promotions, courses, career or anything, I only thought about one thing -- how this government should go.'
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After reading a lot of books including the *Marxist literature of Mao*, Maj Farooq found himself with a case that could relate to Bangladesh, the Indonesian overthrow of Sukarno.
In one event Major Shariful Huq Dalim and his wife were insulted and bullied by the brother of..
After reading a lot of books including the *Marxist literature of Mao*, Maj Farooq found himself with a case that could relate to Bangladesh, the Indonesian overthrow of Sukarno.
In one event Major Shariful Huq Dalim and his wife were insulted and bullied by the brother of..
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..Ghazi Gholam Mustafa, the right hand of Mujib. Army officers, in revenge, wrecked Ghazi's bungalow. After this, there was another incident in Comilla cantonment in which 22 young officers were prematurely retired from the service.
Within these 22 officers, 3 officers..
..Ghazi Gholam Mustafa, the right hand of Mujib. Army officers, in revenge, wrecked Ghazi's bungalow. After this, there was another incident in Comilla cantonment in which 22 young officers were prematurely retired from the service.
Within these 22 officers, 3 officers..
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..Dalim, Noor, and Huda were the ex-army personnel who would eventually assassinate Mujib.
Overall there were a lot of plots concocted by the 'Majors Group'. But the final plan of the majors was, to kill Mujib, Sheikh Fazul Haq Moni, and Abdur Rab Serniabat while..
..Dalim, Noor, and Huda were the ex-army personnel who would eventually assassinate Mujib.
Overall there were a lot of plots concocted by the 'Majors Group'. But the final plan of the majors was, to kill Mujib, Sheikh Fazul Haq Moni, and Abdur Rab Serniabat while..
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..to take Mujib's sons, Kamal and Jamal as prisoners. The preparations were made with 28 tanks, 12 trucks, three jeeps, and three teams of 75-150 men.
On 15th Aug 1975, at 5:15am, Major Mohiuddin, ex-Major Noor and Major Huda rushed towards house No. 32..
..to take Mujib's sons, Kamal and Jamal as prisoners. The preparations were made with 28 tanks, 12 trucks, three jeeps, and three teams of 75-150 men.
On 15th Aug 1975, at 5:15am, Major Mohiuddin, ex-Major Noor and Major Huda rushed towards house No. 32..
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..the residence of Mujib, at Dhanmandi.
The team was under the command 'wipe out anything en route' in case of resistance thus they killed Kamal Mujib and his wife, Jamal Mujib and his wife, Russel Mujib, Mujib's wife and Mujib's younger brother Sheikh Nasir..
..the residence of Mujib, at Dhanmandi.
The team was under the command 'wipe out anything en route' in case of resistance thus they killed Kamal Mujib and his wife, Jamal Mujib and his wife, Russel Mujib, Mujib's wife and Mujib's younger brother Sheikh Nasir..
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Mujib's daughters Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana were out of the country thus survived.
Waking up from gunshots ringing loud, Mujib came out of his room and addressed his killers lodged on the ground floor:
"What are u here for?"
Mujib's daughters Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana were out of the country thus survived.
Waking up from gunshots ringing loud, Mujib came out of his room and addressed his killers lodged on the ground floor:
"What are u here for?"
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One foot-soldier stared directly in the Bangabandhu's eyes and shouted: "(We are here) For you!"
Mujib taunted the would-be assassin, & said: "Haa! the Pak Army could not kill me, how dare u do it!"
Referring to assassins and the assassination, Anthony Mascarenhas states:
One foot-soldier stared directly in the Bangabandhu's eyes and shouted: "(We are here) For you!"
Mujib taunted the would-be assassin, & said: "Haa! the Pak Army could not kill me, how dare u do it!"
Referring to assassins and the assassination, Anthony Mascarenhas states:
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"..Noor fired a burst from his sten-gen. Mujib didnt have a chance. The bullets tora a huge hole in his right side..."
At about 5:40am Mujib was killed, leaving behind a legacy of tyranny and dream of authoritarian one-party BKSAL.
"..Noor fired a burst from his sten-gen. Mujib didnt have a chance. The bullets tora a huge hole in his right side..."
At about 5:40am Mujib was killed, leaving behind a legacy of tyranny and dream of authoritarian one-party BKSAL.
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Maj Farooq and Maj Rashid views after the assassination of Sheikh Mujib.
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Maj Farooq and Maj Rashid views after the assassination of Sheikh Mujib.
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References:
1/ "Bangladesh: Untold facts" by Shariful Haq Dalim
2/ "Bangladesh in 1975: The Fall of the Mujib Regime and its Aftermath"
3/ Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood by Anthony Mascarenhas
4/ ( https://www.globalvillagespace.com/what-happened-to-those-who-broke-up-pakistan-in-1971/)
1/ "Bangladesh: Untold facts" by Shariful Haq Dalim
2/ "Bangladesh in 1975: The Fall of the Mujib Regime and its Aftermath"
3/ Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood by Anthony Mascarenhas
4/ ( https://www.globalvillagespace.com/what-happened-to-those-who-broke-up-pakistan-in-1971/)
