In 1969, following the mass uprising that forced the resignation of president Ayub Khan, general Yahya Khan assumed office on March 25. He immediately moved to consolidate his power by dissolving the national and provincial assemblies, effectively scrapping the constitution, and declaring martial law across Pakistan.
One must understand the butterfly effect to grasp the significance of Shaheed Asad in the history of Bangladesh. In early 1969, uniting the ideologically diverse group of opposition political parties in East Pakistan would have been the foremost thought in the minds of activists across the country.
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