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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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