When did Bangladesh emerge as an independent country?

Correct option is B

​The correct answer is (b) 1971

Explanation:

Bangladesh emerged as an independent country on 16 December 1971 after the Bangladesh Liberation War against Pakistan.

• Before independence, Bangladesh was known as East Pakistan, a part of Pakistan since 1947.
• Due to political and economic discrimination, a movement for independence, led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, gained momentum.
• On 26 March 1971, Bangladesh declared independence, leading to a nine-month-long war between East Pakistan (supported by India) and West Pakistan.
• The war ended on 16 December 1971, when Pakistan's military surrendered to the Indian Armed Forces and Mukti Bahini (Bangladeshi freedom fighters) in Dhaka.

Thus, Option B (1971) is correct, as Bangladesh officially gained independence in December 1971.

Information Booster:

Key Events Leading to Bangladesh's Independence:

1. Language Movement (1952): Protest against the imposition of Urdu over Bengali.
2. Awami League Victory (1970): Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s party won Pakistan’s general elections but was denied power.
3. Operation Searchlight (25 March 1971): Pakistani military crackdown on East Pakistan.
4. Bangladesh Liberation War (March–December 1971): Armed struggle for independence.
5. India's Involvement (December 1971): India intervened and defeated Pakistan in 13 days.