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|title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |editor=Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]] |year=2012 |edition=Second}}</ref> The [[Provisional Government of Bangladesh]] was formed in this town by the leaders of the [[Awami League]], who were leading the [[guerrilla war]] for the independence of Bangladesh (then [[East Pakistan]]) from [[Pakistan]] in 1971.<ref name=1971government>{{cite book |last=Faiquzzaman |first=Mohammad |year=2012 |chapter=Mujibnagar Government |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Mujibnagar_Government |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]]}}</ref> The actual capital of the government while in [[government in exile|exile]] was Calcutta. |
|title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |editor=Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]] |year=2012 |edition=Second}}</ref> The [[Provisional Government of Bangladesh]] was formed in this town by the leaders of the [[Awami League]], who were leading the [[guerrilla war]] for the independence of Bangladesh (then [[East Pakistan]]) from [[Pakistan]] in 1971.<ref name=1971government>{{cite book |last=Faiquzzaman |first=Mohammad |year=2012 |chapter=Mujibnagar Government |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Mujibnagar_Government |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]]}}</ref> The place was renamed Mujibnagar by the proclamation of independence.<ref>{{cite book |last=Miah |first=Sajahan |year=2012 |chapter=Proclamation of Independence |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Proclamation_of_Independence |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]]}}</ref> The actual capital of the government while in [[government in exile|exile]] was Calcutta. |
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Throughout the war with the [[Pakistan Army]], the Mujibnagar government would serve as the nominal head of the pro-independence guerrilla militias, mainly the [[Mukti Bahini]]. Although the state gained independence that was recognized by other countries only in December 1971, the Mujibnagar government is recognized as the first official government of Bangladesh.<ref name=1971government/> The Vice President of Bangladesh, [[Syed Nazrul Islam]], performed the ceremony at Mujibnagar in the role of Acting President, because the [[President of Bangladesh|President]], [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]], was detained in Pakistan throughout the war.<ref name=1971government/> |
Throughout the war with the [[Pakistan Army]], the Mujibnagar government would serve as the nominal head of the pro-independence guerrilla militias, mainly the [[Mukti Bahini]]. Although the state gained independence that was recognized by other countries only in December 1971, the Mujibnagar government is recognized as the first official government of Bangladesh.<ref name=1971government/> The Vice President of Bangladesh, [[Syed Nazrul Islam]], performed the ceremony at Mujibnagar in the role of Acting President, because the [[President of Bangladesh|President]], [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]], was detained in Pakistan throughout the war.<ref name=1971government/> |
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*[http://www.mujibnagar.com Mujibnagar] |
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*[http://www.newagebd.com/2005/feb/18/feb18/xtra_also3.html ''New Age''] |
*[http://www.newagebd.com/2005/feb/18/feb18/xtra_also3.html ''New Age''] |
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* {{cite book |last=Miah |first=Sajahan |year=2012 |chapter=Proclamation of Independence |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Proclamation_of_Independence |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]]}} |
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*[http://www.thedailystar.net/2004/04/17/d40417150179.htm Significance of Mujibnagar] |
*[http://www.thedailystar.net/2004/04/17/d40417150179.htm Significance of Mujibnagar] |
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Revision as of 20:48, 19 April 2016
Mujibnagar (Bengali: মুজিবনগর), formerly known as Baidyanathtala (Badhayanathtola) and Bhaberpara, is a town in the Meherpur District of Bangladesh.[1] The Provisional Government of Bangladesh was formed in this town by the leaders of the Awami League, who were leading the guerrilla war for the independence of Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) from Pakistan in 1971.[2] The place was renamed Mujibnagar by the proclamation of independence.[3] The actual capital of the government while in exile was Calcutta.
Throughout the war with the Pakistan Army, the Mujibnagar government would serve as the nominal head of the pro-independence guerrilla militias, mainly the Mukti Bahini. Although the state gained independence that was recognized by other countries only in December 1971, the Mujibnagar government is recognized as the first official government of Bangladesh.[2] The Vice President of Bangladesh, Syed Nazrul Islam, performed the ceremony at Mujibnagar in the role of Acting President, because the President, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was detained in Pakistan throughout the war.[2]
References
- ^ Md. Abu Hasan Farooque (2012), "Meherpur District", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
- ^ a b c Faiquzzaman, Mohammad (2012). "Mujibnagar Government". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ^ Miah, Sajahan (2012). "Proclamation of Independence". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.