25th march, 1971, genocide, pakistan army, Dhaka, operation searchlight,
A black veil has just showed up over the history of mankind. It was the night of March 25, 1971. The roar of tanks broke the silence of the night. Millions of people in Bangladesh, then a province of Pakistan, woke up not to the chirping of birds but to the thudding sounds of bombs and bullets. That was the kickoff of one of the biggest genocides, led by then General Yahya Khan of Pakistan, in world history.
All through the day, leaders of the Awami League waited for the telephone call General SGMM Peerzada had promised to make regarding the former’s proposals on a constitutional settlement from the regime. The call never came.
Throughout the afternoon, Pakistani army officers helicoptered across the province, signalling all army formations that they should be on standby for the imminent military operations to begin.
the world championships are being shown live across bbc sport until 5th march. if you want to see great tricks and listen to some great commentary! what is better for you, a levels or an olympic gold medal? here s carol with a look at this morning s weather. what is it like out there, carol? it is very fresh! look at these temperatures, this is what you will get if you are stepping out now. freezing in the highlands and down towards the bristol area. towards the bristol area. wherever ou are it towards the bristol area. wherever you are it is towards the bristol area. wherever you are it is cold towards the bristol area. wherever you are it is cold at towards the bristol area. wherever you are it is cold at the towards the bristol area. wherever you are it is cold at the cloudy - you are it is cold at the cloudy start to the day. showers from the east are drifting further west and there is a keen onshore breeze coming in across eastern areas as well. that really takes the edge