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When did Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declare Bangladesh's independence?

  • 26 March 1971

  • 14 August 1947

  • 16 December 1971

  • 7 March 1971

Answer

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared Bangladesh's independence on 26 March 1971. This came after the Pakistan Army launched Operation Searchlight, which led to widespread violence and genocide against the Bengali population. The declaration marked the beginning of the Bangladesh Liberation War.
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