Contested view of who liberated Bangladesh: fallen heroes, coups, India & Mujib

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[@commodusmeridius4718]

Not by Bollywood Not by Bollywood Also not by godi media By the way read about taher You know nothing about him And Khalid never really lost his leg Not even after his death/ murder.

[@apdey]

Hi sir good morning sir I will be in office around 33 3 एमपी😊😊😊​@@commodusmeridius4718

[@MohiuddinEbnaKawsar]

what about the heros who faught this time!!? why Indian mediea is very keen to give them credit?! is this bcz the outcome didn't came to their favour.

[@sajidt.chowdhury726]

I am a regular viewer from Bangladesh. I find this to be one of the best videos on Bangladesh the print ever posted! Thanks a lot.

[@aprofromuk]

print is an islamist org just like BD :)

[@LP-ly3zf]

Agreed. Indians who are arrogant hear the truth they don't like and call them islamists

[@ebadurrahman7848]

​@@aprofromuk I guess being neutral means Islamist to you .

[@Abdullah-london]

​@@aprofromuk Pakistanis call us Hindus for maintaining a close relationship with India and Indians call us ISI agents.

[@KromoO-z3h]

​@@ebadurrahman7848cut the crap kanglu

[@dr.strangelav4579]

Correction: It was Colonel Abu Taher who lost a leg, not Khaled Mosharraf. Major General Khaled Mosharraf was a B.A.M.F

[@OpinionAZ]

Yes but Musharraf was also injured and then rejoined in the war

[@rezakarim1647]

Khaled Musharrof had a head injury

[@tapemaj]

Sir Let’s not forget the fact that a million refugees took shelter in India 🇮🇳 in 1971 thus stretching India’s own resources. Late Indira Gandhi imposed a 5 p Bangladesh tax upon us Indians and visited Washington DC and London to seek help only to return empty handed . Further, ignominy suffered with the Seventh fleet directed towards India by late Richard Nixon when our Iron Lady hit back on our illustrious neighbour on December 3rd. 1971 .

[@shamsalfarabi6107]

No Bangladeshi ever denies the massive contribution India had in Bangladesh's freedom struggle in 1971. Not even the Bangladeshis who have "Anti-India" sentiment ever denied this part of history.

[@samin096]

The anti- India sentiment is actually anti- BJP and anti- Hasina sentiment. It appears as if they are not satisfied with playing Hindu- muslim in India only- they also have to export it to Bangladesh. And currently releasing water and causing flood in Bangladesh. Do you understand that the life of each Bengali matters for Bangladeshis, may be for you they are mites, and Ghuspetiyas etc but for us they are our brothers

[@SA_IN]

@@samin096 First time hearing this allegation against India from Bangladesh. Usually we hear this narrative being spread among the illiterate masses in Pakistan to foster hatred against India. Water resources officials in both Bangladesh and Pakistan know better than most that India never does this. We don't politicize or weaponize natural resources, especially water.

[@RaviKiran-uq8np]

@@samin096 Total BS,you people broke the memorial.Bangladesh is now going to become afghanistan.Enjoy it.

[@edytha2090]

​@@samin096it's Anti India sentiment ni just bjp

[@Truecaller-cv4bi]

Bangladesh didn’t won her Independence by only one man. Thousands of people suffered and lost their lives for this cause. Sheikh Hasina regime was foolish enough to beleive that we the people will beleive her made up history lessons. Sheikh Mujib is our father of the nation but that doesnt mean that he alone brought us our indepedence. Shekhar Gupta sir rightfully represented the feeling of us the people of Bangladesh. She has sold her father and our war of indepedence to legitimate her autocratic and fascist regime.

[@RaviKiran-uq8np]

Most of the heavy lifting was done by india.

[@shahriariftekhar2558]

India did it for its own interest and security purposes. It doesn't have any sympathy for Bangladesh . India took advantage of the situation and spared a false narrative that it helped Bangladesh to gain independence out of any interest. If there is no gain for India, It would never support Bangladesh as it hates Bangladeshis.

[@chandrakanthveluri9860]

But why do your intellectuals question us when we criticize Congress for its share of distorting history and presenting Gandhi as the face freedom struggle?

[@moglibora]

@@RaviKiran-uq8npTrue that! From giving shelter to 10 million people to training freedom fighters and eventually getting actively involved in the battle, Indira Gandhi’s wholehearted support and Sam Manekshaw’s military prowess have truly made our freedom struggle a success. Was it an act of selfless service? We have our doubts. But regardless of the motivation, it can’t be denied that without Indian support it would have been impossible.

[@moglibora]

@@chandrakanthveluri9860Specify which intellectual you are referring to. There are a lot ‘Nalayek’ in our country. But there are good people too. And the same is true for India.

[@AbhijitMajumdernita]

Dear Sir, my expectations from The Print was quite high that it sees North East with the same eyes they see the rest of India. Sir Tripura is experiencing it's worst flood since 1993. Not just few districts but throughout the state..but similar to other media houses u r quite silent. No coverage at all.

[@Junu-l6v]

So who are you blaming for the flood ? Even in Delhi , Mumbai and your nearest state Assam is having the same situation. It is because the greed of Indians . We do not care about the environment and everywhere we see only buildings …local people are selling their lands to big builders for few bucks ….but the same people will protest against construction of highways. This is call hypocrisy. WEST BENGAL IS DESTROYED BY BOTH COMMUNISTS GOONS AND NOW BY TMC . HOPE PEOPLE OF TRIPURA WILL DON’T DO THE SAME MISTAKE . LOOK AT BANGLADESH….FOLLOWING THE FOOT STEP OF PAKISTAN.

[@tapemaj]

@@AbhijitMajumdernita Print covers the Northeast adequately..

[@shanjishou]

bro even south get less media attention . it all about up and bihar and delhi . for media this is india.

[@shanjishou]

but yeah india need to aware of the situation of floods in tripura .

[@ShubhamTiwari-mu8do]

Agree that the disaster in Tripura should be covered but honestly I will tell that against other media's print has covered more NE and South both

[@zmirfilms3442]

Thank you for sharing your video, Mr. Gupta. I found it very engaging and interesting espeically, the information on Matium Rahman and Rashed Manhas. While I’m not a historian, I noticed a few inaccuracies that I hope you’ll consider. Firstly, (15:08) it was actually Colonel Abu Taher, not Khaled Musharaf, who was wounded and later lost a limb in one of the key battles (Kamalpur) while attacking an enemy camp. He was subsequently treated in Pune, where he received a prosthetic limb. Secondly, unless you have specific references, there is no direct evidence that Taher assassinated Khaled. These issues are complex and have only recently begun to be fully understood, thanks to diligent reporters and journalists. We are still uncovering details about the political climate of the time, given the previous restrictions on freedom of speech and information. Lastly, for the benefit of your readers: when Khaled Musharaf overthrew the government on November 3, 1975, and took Zia prisoner, it was Taher who led the people’s army, rescued Zia, and reinstated him through an uprising on November 7. Zia later charged Taher with treason, tried him in a military tribunal at Dhaka Central Jail, and sentenced him to death within a few days without due process. Taher was executed by hanging on a warm July day in 1975. Despite the passage of time, it seems we are witnessing a troubling repetition of history. Regarding the topic of who liberated Bangladesh in 1971, I believe this issue can sometimes be used to create divisions among people. While it's crucial to acknowledge and remember the allies who supported Bangladesh during its struggle for independence from Pakistan, it’s equally important for the public to focus on unity rather than dwelling on historical disagreements. During that period as you will recall, much of the world remained silent but it was India that stepped in to help for reasons that also aligned with its own interests. However, it's worth noting that India might not have intervened had it not seen that the people of Bangladesh were determined and capable of liberating themselves. Thank you again for your video and for considering these points. Resepectfully, ZM

[@jaydeepgadhavi5465]

It is highly important to understand the difference between "Learning from History" & "Living in History"

[@rayhanahamad9529]

That is where indians are unfortunately living

[@tariknaser3797]

Cant agree more!!

[@knowrightnow]

You Got it.

[@afsanasharmin8177]

Sheikh Hasina stopped giving credit of BD Independence war to anyone other than her father. The 4 leaders of Awami league including our first prime Minister, Tajuddin's huge contribution was ignored. Even one of the founders of Awami league Maulana Bhasani has been ignored.she tried to make Sheikh Family only contributed to Independence war and Sheikh Mujib is equal to Awami league. It was not the case. Sheikh Mujib was our founding father but don't forget others contributions.

[@mycappibarafunneh]

Sheikh Mujib declared himself the founding father not the people.

[@afsanasharmin8177]

@@mycappibarafunneh lots of Vietnamese don't like their founding father as well but it is what it is. Modern day Bangladesh will not happen without his contributions. After that, his role you can argue. He is a founding father and Ziaur Rahman was a freedom fighter. Good , bad or ugly just accept history and work on making BD better.

[@PratipGhoshDastidardhurr]

You got Khaled Mosharraf and Abu Taher's injuries interchanged. Taher lost a leg and Mosharraf got a gunshot to the head.

[@anuprungta8181]

It was a mistake (in highlight) for India to help liberate East Pakistan India should have forcefully carved a part of their land and settled Hindus there

[@Prat2023]

Absolutely agree. What a stupid move by India?! It didn't resolve the question of Bengali Hindus.

[@KromoO-z3h]

In hindisight you are right. Now bangladesh is east pakistan

[@abhiag747]

Ok. Got your point. Bangladesh wants to have a distorted history of their freedom struggle just like India.

[@sena3941]

Forget about that. Tripura is facing a huge flood for which they should be trying to rescue their own people. Instead the minister has to clarify that they did not open the gates and that it was not any conspiracy. These people are absolutely baseless. They are talking about water war when it is just climate change. Even during 2005 Kashmir floods, not even the most loony Pakistani saw it as water war by Indians.

[@abeera9125]

Indians will never understand how much grateful we want to be to India for 71 war as they get fed propaganda from their Godi Media. Indian Media always label us Islamists in a bad way and so Indians don't even feel the necessity to understand and learn our perception and the real history. India helped us that's true and we are grateful for that. But the behavior towards us, the problems we are facing done by Indian Govt don't let us to be fond of India. They don't know about border killings, unfair trading, unfair contracts, numerous dams/barrages surrounding Bangladesh, interfering in Bangladesh politics and so on. Indians need to know what happened between 72 to 75. They don't know other great leaders such as maulana Bhasani, Tajuddin Ahmad. They also need to know how was Sheikh hasina throughout the history (from 81- 2024). Throughout the history you knew her through her specs. If you are a Bengali I would recommend to read 'Amar Fashi Chai' book. Remember the history of Bangladesh isn't very simple. It's way more complex than you can even imagine.

[@chandrakanthveluri9860]

That was your own doing during BNP era which was in coalition Jamaat and never paid heed to India's efforts to control ULFA terrorists who used to escape into your country after committing crime in India, never paid heed to counterfeiting of Indian currency and channeling it through your ports, last but not the least didnot allow pipelines from Myanmar to India for extracting gas when our western coast based industries needed gas.

[@AKumar-co7oe]

there are thousands of hindu refugees trying to move into india right this moment and you are still doing victim rona dhona for being called islamists instead of doing anything to address their problems

[@abeera9125]

​@@chandrakanthveluri9860 See, labeling is becoming India's true nature. I didn't even mention I belong to any particular political party. Nothing can justify India's utmost support to a murderer, corrupt and dictator regime. India could have done many things that build trust and solves issues but they helped a mafia regime stay in power. You can never be safe if you let your neighbor burn as things boomerang. I have already said Bangladeshi history and politics isn't simple. Sitting on the spot and watching Godi media we Bangladeshis now clearly understand why Godi media is called Godi media. I would suggest you and your fellow indians stop giving counter logics with your weak knowledge, rather learn different perspectives and real history. Btw, Thanks to the Indian rumor stations, Bangladesh is experiencing a peak level of unity and brotherhood which is making Indian propagandists upset.

[@chandrakanthveluri9860]

@@abeera9125 Good for u on the latter part of your comment. So you think India should have installed BNP or other party to power and you think it has got that much influence right? I never labelled any thing i just said that the reason why Indian govt had soft corner for Hasina is the way she responded to India's problems when she came to power in 2009 and that's the reason why none of the RSS or Opposition objected to India and Bangladesh having exchange of enclaves agreement in 2015. Do you think UPA would do differently if they were in power? If you think so you are naive to India's foreign policy. I was just mentioning some of the issues between Khaleda zia led government and Indian government back then. I belong to Southern India with more than 10 crore people speaking the same language I speak. We too have similar sort of history and politics but what has it got to do with dealing with another country which has got genuine concerns of security(regarding khaleda's regime)? I would actually blame Sheik Hasina for not disclosing the facts about her playing China and India and using Anti- India elements when she needed it. If u still want to argue with me i am up for it.

[@abeera9125]

@@chandrakanthveluri9860 Why would I argue? I haven't said anything wrong. I just want Indians to understand the politics played under the hood. Indian media is totally biased, they make you think Sheikh Hasina is so clean person. But we Bangladeshis know what she really did in her reign. Some good works can never compensate all the atrocities (It's beyond your imagination). See, the problem is Indians don't know about Bangladesh mostly. The little they know is what they think is everything. Regarding your concern, we actually address the atrocities of BNP as well. BNP or Jamaat are not free from accountability. In order to be free from security questions, it is Indian govt who can actually reduce the threats. It starts from making people to people relation. But your govt is doing the opposite.

[@someenchilada]

Thanks, despite a couple of small inaccuracies, I really enjoyed this. Refreshing to hear the tone used, I’ve generally gotten tired of hearing the same tone in both our countries during the previous regime. This is definitely a good refresher for anyone who wants to understand the bigger picture.

[@taj-ulislam6902]

Very interesting. Extremely informative. Love the presentation!

[@ChetanKulkarni-t2y]

The way Sawarkar was addressed as if he actuslly had nothing to fo with India's freedom struggle and indirectly indicating how wrong bjp was to hail him as a freedom fighter made me end this video of the self proclaimed unbiased channel after first four minutes.

[@yasir_arfat]

Thank you, sir, for finally opening your eyes and attempting to see beyond any particular narrative. Although we may never fully grasp the complete objective truth, as you’ve mentioned, such complex incidents cannot be simplified. Nevertheless, we must keep our quest for that truth alive. I recall you saying before the last Bangladesh election, "Who else if not Hasina?" This Indian stance has contributed to the current "Boycott India" sentiment in Bangladesh. Such a sentiment would not have emerged if you had expressed today’s views from the outset. I hope we can find a way to reconnect as soon as possible. There is no denying that Sheikh Mujib is the Father of the Nation. We never witnessed the Liberation War firsthand but learned about it through history. However, we lived through the 2024 student movement. There were prominent faces of the movement. When the police detained the coordinators, imprisoned tens of thousands of students, and forcefully compelled them to declare the protest over, the movement didn’t die. It wasn’t a movement of just six coordinators-it was the students’ movement. They continued to sacrifice their lives. Towards the end, the entire nation joined the students. In 1971, before the war began, Sheikh Mujib was taken away, but the war didn’t end. It was the people’s war. The entire nation contributed in whatever ways they could. A few years later, Nahid Islam’s daughter cannot come and make 2024 all about her father. We always express our gratitude to India for its support during the Bangladesh Liberation War. While there was undoubtedly goodwill, it is also evident that Bangladesh's independence aligned with India's geopolitical interests. Our friendship has deep roots, and we have the potential to be allies beyond mere diplomacy. We are so culturally and geographically intertwined that prosperity and harmony, or tension and chaos, on one side of the border will inevitably have repercussions on the other. May India live long, and may Bangladesh live forever.❤❤

[@tawseeftaher9109]

thank you from bangladesh, sir. You have given the history lessons and perspectives quite unbiasedly. I applaud you for your honesty which is seemingly uncommon in today's indian journalists(during their talking about Bangladesh).

[@mg.f.9023]

Progress comes from making the right choices and working hard to grow and protect those choices. It takes years to construct what you dream; it takes a moment to destroy years of achievement.

[@124sakibrayhan4]

Khaled Mosarrof didn't loose leg. It was Colonel Taher who lost his leg.

[@mdataurrahmantalukder6530]

Sack your researchers. You have confused Col. Taher with Khaled Musharraf and narrated a factually incorrect history. Pathetic!

[@RaviKiran-uq8np]

India did most of the fighting.Which planet are you people living in?G-Hadi logic?

[@koowasha]

@@RaviKiran-uq8np you are delusional if you think a war can be won in 13 days

[@mdataurrahmantalukder6530]

​@@RaviKiran-uq8np hey stupid did I mention anything about Indian contribution? Read again.

[@humayunfaisal8187]

Brigadier .Khaled mosarraf was not wounded and artificial leg..

[@user-ly3jk7yp3k]

Tum chutiyo keliye yehi zyadha hai

[@taniasharmin6473]

Sir, thank you so much for getting the history right. I hope this humble effort from you would put some sense in the Indians who want their own version of our history to be established.

[@Raagnarok]

You took so much effort to point out people behind Bangladesh's liberation war, Can you do the same for the Indian Independence Movement? Btw you jus called many of them Savarkar supporters blanketing them, sheer courage, decades of jail and determination brushed under the carpet.

[@Dilli_da_Djinn]

Well narrated, as always !

[@OpinionAZ]

I'm not young and I have witnessed the war and served in the Army and I have even done a training under exchange program in indian military school of infantry in 1994. I can assure you that if you have any knowledge of warfare, you will realise how an army can win a war in 13 days without a major helping factor, appreciate that force, that was the "Mukti Bahini" I had a trainer in the indian military school, Maj Gaur from Bihar Regiment. He fought in Bangladesh in 71. I quote his statement in the class "If there was no Mukti Bahini, we probably wouldn't even be able to cross the border in 13 days" All Indians need to realise this fact when they talk about 71. we do appreciate indian and Russian support. But the Indians of all ages do take it to another level which is disrespectful and a hindrance to healthy relation.

[@premrajk7159]

So you helped us help liberate you, and you want to quibble about it. We fought the 71 war on both fronts, we had to have a large influx of refugees. People of India had tax to pay for war. And you still refuse to acknoweldge it and use fancy words like appreciate. Please learn to say Thank you, if you really appreciate. We frankly do not care and we do not want to talk to you about it.

[@OpinionAZ]

@@premrajk7159 This is the kind of assholes who are responsible for a deteriorating relationship. Man do you think we care hoods about you? its swami league to be in power who cares. people dont give a shit about india. You need Bangladesh for your existence we dont need you. get that clear. Listen snob, if you were at all anything militarily to capture a country in 13 days, you haven't been able to take POK in 70 years from the same Army. Do you see your awkat? I was trying to be nice by saying that we helped but actually, we fought the war and you just had to come and execute the surrender on our behalf for some political reason. Time is not far, you will cry and beg for cooperation, so get lost. we don't need you neither we care what you do, why are you crying bcoz we kicked out your puppet? why do you need a puppet? bcoz your politicians know you need us or you are doomed. GFY

[@OpinionAZ]

@@premrajk7159 You didnt do anything for our independence, you did it to divide and weaken Pakistan. so why should we be obligated to thank you endlessly? We had our own aims and objectives and as it was converging so we cooperated. you need to thank us as much we need to. as long as you don't understand and acknowledge that, there can be no respectable relation. we honestly don't need you, just leave us alone we will leave you alone. We aren't interested to talk about it either, but we do bcoz your 1000 media and politicians are crying for friendship. better stop that, we wont talk about it.

[@Prat2023]

​@@OpinionAZWe did it to stop humanitarian crisis which was also sadly impacting Indian resources. Yes we had our self interest but the gall of a Bangladeshi to say we did it to divide Pakistan and not to save Bangladeshis is like saying India should have left Bangladeshis to die. Go to hell Bangladesh! You are nothing but the other side of the coin which has Pakistan on the other. Now I understand why some of leaders kept saying Bangladesh is bigger threat than Pakistan. You are ungrateful and silent backstabbers unlike Pakistan which is atleast openly hostile. I hope Modi and all future govts learn the lesson and not provide any leeway to Bangladeshis.

[@nihalpathak3407]

​​@@OpinionAZWhat on earth makes you believe that we are begging for friendship? Infact, many Indians are itching to teach you a lesson for your crimes. There was enough respect for your elected governments but now, as hooligans and extremists have taken control, you don't deserve any respect. So, at least for your personal sake come out of your delusions or you may end up at some mental institution.

[@PraveenPuranikS]

Excellent episode with a very short history of 1971 Bangladesh liberation.

[@sumanbiswas3406]

I don't remember India asking for any favor from Bangladesh in return for the pivotal contribution in their independence. It's always the other way round. As Indians, we only care about the minorities, especially the HINDUS living in Bangladesh, who faced a recent bloody violence for no reason. Don't care if the rest of the country goes to hell.

[@tamimhossaion8496]

😂😂 for 15 years through hasina India kept Bangladesh as a colony and force Bangladesh to sign treaty that undermine Bangladesh interest . Bangladesh still has no sovereignty over its sky because India earns the money if any foreign aircraft uses Bangladesh air space . You Indian were ok when Hasina killed 600 people and injured 15000 people, so you Indian should be ok when unfortunately 2 Hindu died. Delhi gives refuge to a monster that Delhi created. Hasina did not improve the Bangladesh medical sector because of Indian health tourism. And buys third grade Indian weapons. India dreams to break Bangladesh and create Akhand Bharat.

[@DataCrusade1999]

What about mob lynching in your own country and so-called Bulldozer justice

[@vineetdeorari8017]

@@DataCrusade1999 not a single legal property has been bulldozed.. only illegal constructions of criminals are bulldozed Regarding lynching.. the total no of such cases since India’s independent will be less than 1 week figure of the no of minorities Pakistan & Bangladesh kill forcibly convert or abduct their women. India is a very secular society and country.

[@shamsulchowdhury8240]

How about taking care of india's own minorities first? There are no babri masjid like incident in Bangladesh where a hundreds of years old mosque is demolished by angry mob and the government rebuild a temple, minorites in Bangladesh lives are much more safer.. we have one law for everyone in Bangladesh.. go take care of her own minorities before sticking ur nose to other countries..

[@sramay123]

What about killing only in all Muslims majority countries only?

[@mridulakapoor4310]

As you say, every event of consequence has multiple layers and therefore multiple responses. People look at events in very different ways. As for gratitude, life teaches us not to expect it, however noble that emotion may be. India did suffer loss of life and an insurmountable refugee problem that changed West Bengal for the worse. But the less said the better! Thank you again for your dispassionate analysis.

[@dastagir71]

A little correction Abu Taher lost his leg. Kheled moshtaf had a head injury.

[@sameersafwan1656]

Shekhar Ji, finally a fantastic overview and an informed one! Much appreciation from 🇧🇩. This is a masterclass in history of 1971 which every indian should listen to.

[@rohitrudra8550]

Very well explained sir❤🇧🇩

[@pradhyudh]

How are u? How are Hindus there??

[@Shaggy-839two]

​@@pradhyudh- better than muslims in india

[@GayathriK-re7wt]

​​@@Shaggy-839twoThat's a joke ....

[@Shaggy-839two]

@@GayathriK-re7wt - u are obviously a modi/israeli supporting hypocrite.

[@Shaggy-839two]

​@@GayathriK-re7wt- your country and PM are an international joke

[@sureshmathevan5915]

U are a real senior journalist! You give excellent background to any topic! I have always thought about it! Should Bangladeshis be eternally grateful to India?? Thank you! 👍🏼

[@reallife0018]

True historical account in a simple manner. Kudos.

[@SoelemAafnan]

A very very very objective analysis. Thank you, sir! - A Bangladeshi

[@KangaroooNo.369]

Zyada khush maat ho namakharam....wapas apna baap ke pass hi ane wale ho -Tere baap from Pakistan

[@dolonmushfiq2850]

EXCELLENT! Finally an Indian told an almost perfect story.

[@akrambhuiyan6182]

Very insightful! After a long time an Indian intellect speak the authentic story! Thank you sir!

[@mohammadmostafizurrahman5735]

Thank you Sir, you described almost the true spirit of Bangladesh history avoiding minor error.

[@sramay123]

Now Bangladesh is free from Hasina regime next year it will head G7 nations.

[@thunrou]

Yes along with Somalia, Sudan Afghanistan Pakistan

[@HimanshuMahajan-zn3nq]

G7 doesn't stand for jihadi 7

[@MohiuddinEbnaKawsar]

@@thunrou leading by India.

[@smn0788]

A facinating analysis indeed.

[@arkamukhopadhyay9111]

Savarkar was a British sycophant and informer.

[@mrinmoyc1191]

It took an entire turmoil in BD for our media to realize the importance of such content from the history! Anyway better late than never. Kudos to Shekhar for taking the initiative 👏

[@mustafiz4541]

Bangladesh declared its independence form India in aug 5, 2024. India in agony opened it dams. How pathetic india have become

[@mg.f.9023]

We chose our friends; Not our Neighbors. Neighbors we have to live amicably with. When our neighbor has disturbing nights, we cannot have a peaceful sleep either.

[@Prat2023]

Unfortunately 2 islamic countries born out of India continue to nibble and stab us again and again. Very sad the way out partition was handled by our stupid leaders.

[@mg.f.9023]

@@Prat2023 Sad our present leadership has no answer to our eastern neighbor's incursion and bullying.

[@Sam2-jr9bu]

Gandhi was put up in a pedestal by the British only because hardliners like Bose were the real threat. 90% of british army was by Indians and hardliners were shaking the foundation of Brits. Its only to shut Bose, the Brits promoted Gandhi. WW2 changed all that because of the losses Brits suffered with the Germans and began relooking colonialism as a sustainable path. Gandhi was just given credit for all of it. If not for Gandhi, we won't have lost so many India soldiers and Brits would have lost the WW2 to hitler

[@AmitKumarAlphaX]

GANDHI WAS PUT IN PEDESTAL OR PUT IN JAIL FOR 7 YEARS??? KABHI 7 DIN JAIL ME RAH KE DEKH LE. THE ONLY PERSON THE BRITISH PUT IN PEDESTAL WAS COWARD SAVARKAR, THE BRITISH GAVE SAVERKAR PENSION FOR SUPPORTING THE BRITISH.

[@sameerchaturvedi6675]

Where you are reading these things

[@sameerchaturvedi6675]

@@AmitKumarAlphaXyes you are right

[@prashantchachadi6896]

​@@AmitKumarAlphaX tu jaatiwaad me khoya hua bhadwe ki aulaad kya jane Savarkar k bare me...chindi chor ki aulaad

[@sleepingduty2987]

There might be a lot of limitations in our education system but if people like you cannot even understand what was taught then there is no cure for any education system.

[@ayanrushd4800]

But very nicely narrated, I must say that its clear why you are a respected journalist.

[@shirishpanwalkar]

Savarkar, Godse, Golwalkar / the Hindu Mahasabha and the RSS divided India and helped the British.

[@somel7352]

Thanks for sharing real fact!!

[@debasisroy7556]

Ziaur waited on the wings, let the trouble brew and assumed power when he was sure that situation was favorable. After grabbing power, he eliminated those whose being around could implicate him. Yunus' entry was similar. Soon after taking his seat, he justified the mayhem perpetrated by his sponsors invoking pent up anger. Importantly for us though, he issued a statement equating BD with "seven sisters" and India; almost suggesting that the NE states aren't integral part of India. Grassroot support of characters like Zia and Yunus is tenuous. Their existence depends on how well they placate their sponsors. Instead of being sympathetic, as Indians we should be wary about such characters and their backers.

[@mahbubislam7205]

Well described sir, thank you for your honest analysis on the history of Bangladesh….

[@santsaransingh8708]

Thanks for giving credit to Gen Shahbeg singh..SG you are honest journalist .

[@shubhrakamshome6066]

Bandhu in Hindi language is the word for brother but in Bangla it is a word for friend.

[@Mk-ko6ot]

What nonsense. Bandhu/Sakhi is a Sanskrit term for friend which both Hindi and Bengali use

[@Crysizz]

@@Mk-ko6ot this guys consider themself turks or arabs, don't try to use rational facts in front of them after all they were once part of Pakistan so they have same mentality of those guys. Also still don't know why they claim they are real bengal, just because speaking bengali does not makes them bengali.

[@aprofromuk]

definitely a bangladeshi, cannot be so low iq otherwise :)

[@someenchilada]

Baal is word for hair in hindi but pubic hair in Bangladesh. What is your point?

[@mg.f.9023]

“Anger doesn’t solve anything. It builds nothing, but it can destroy everything.” 🙏

[@MistyMusings-n7x]

As long as analysis is not shared, listening as a story feels nice 😊

[@oxonriad5234]

So far a neutral analysis-- in brief though. It's noteworthy that the speaker wasn't cocooned within India's propagada narratives. I highly appreciate it!

[@prodigiii712]

To all those criticizing this video this is quite accurate. And I’m surprised an Indian outlet would be so fair and nuanced about our history.

[@deidara007]

Thank u for such an unbiased and factual report. Much respect to u sir

[@Jipu-xe5qn]

Well explained and Take love from Bangladesh🖤

[@agathosdaimon9433]

You forgot about the so called ‘civilians’ who fought valiantly during the war. There was a armed group called “Das Party” who mainly operated in the ‘Haors’ of the disctricts(erstwhile sub-districts) Habiganj and Sunamganj. They were barely a group of 40 men who ran terrors in the Pakistani armies and their collaborators in those areas. Their leader was a man named Jagatjyoti Das. He was killed in a highly tensed fight while attempting to destroy a military camp with a few of his mates. His body was later tied to a piller openly in the Ajmiriganj bazar. He was declared as the first Birsreshtha(the highest award for gallantry in Bangladesh as you said) even before the war was over. But his title was later revoked after the independence as they decided that these titles should only be given to military personnels(or may be whatever other reasons).

[@nimeshmarker]

Excellent analysis! There is no one truth.

[@AmaZing0606]

So, basically its an unending story of one fellow fighter/politicians liberating Bangladesh from other fellow figher/politician by killing/procecuting their entire family. Still they have India to blame for every bad things happening in Bangladesh and no sense of gratitude for India's help in liberating BD. Overpowering greed for power, ungratefulness, lack of love, grace and no repect for others' liberty is the main reason behind repeated recurrance of the same things. History repeating itself even today... Compare the succession history of Mugals and other Samrats with Ram-Laxman-Bharat, Pandavas, Krishna-Balaram and many more. If one make these horrible mughal butchers their idols and diswon all great reformist leaders as their own, what can be expected from them. Not blaming others but looking within only may solve this deep rooted problem in coming days.

[@ahmedzakikhan7639]

What do you mean gratitude? Cheek mange ? Russia helped us too..

[@EL14840]

Gratitude for what? For flooding Bangladesh every year?

[@JimiChy]

Bangladesh is among the top sources of foreign remittance to India. Many indians work in Bangladesh on tourist visa, do t have work permit and don't pay any tax. India gains many ways from Bangladesh. Or else why would Print and other Indian media are coming up with many programs and talk shows after the people revolution in Bangladesh in August 2024

[@premrajk7159]

Shekar what are you trying to say, i do not understand what we have to be aplogetic for.. You sound aplogetic to convey you are fair and balanced. Frankly you come off as neither. Our soldiers died for this, We had an influx of refugees for which we went into debt. Yes when we go into war, we create conditions and leverage local population. If Bangladeshis want to forget it, it is thier choice. I really do not understand what you are trying to convey as an overall theme, that we have no contribution in liberation, but Bangladeshis liberated themselves and none of our soldiers died ? What comes across from Bangladesh is pure malice and hate. We do not need justification in name of cutting the Clutter

[@LP-ly3zf]

LoL. Didn't you even listen to the video?

[@sena3941]

Mr Gupta and to the Print Team, I would suggest a book called Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood by Anthony Mascarenhas. For us Indians, it should serve as quite the eye opener. We are ignorant how due to many idiosyncrasies and abuse of diplomatic relations with India made us the third front in Bangladeshi politics. And while we are at it, to all the Bangladeshis in the comment section, India is not waging any water war with you. Tripura has literally been washed off but it is ridiculous that the irrigation and water minister there has to waste his time dispelling rumours about Gomti river dam opening. I think your media channel got the agenda from the great Nahid Islam to start waging narrative war against India. Doing so deliberately while knowing the actual scenario which is spillover from reservoirs, shows how in bad faith you all are acting. Considering all this, I request you to stay away from our media and our comment sections.

[@Seeyabyebye.71]

Hello Sir, I would like to add a little bit info to clarify your last statement, The opening of Dam was portrayed in a mocking way from your media's first. I have taken a screenshot of that news, It's zee news 24, I believe. Later our government asked for clarification, then they deleted the news. Also, our problem is not because of the opening of dam. "It’s because of not giving adequate warning before hand. "

[@sena3941]

@@abbynirvana6783 Teesta will not be solved because Bengal and Sikkim would not allow it. Federal government had forced agreements with Bangladesh on us which created issues with Hooghly. We would not allow GOI to concede further. It would be a violation of our federal system and the central government would be sued in Supreme Court. We West Bengalis would oppose.any such unilateral treaties Malda and Murshidabad suffered enough under the 1996 treaty. Farakka is only thing that has kept North Bengal from being not completely underdeveloped. As it is they are on thin ice with other issues. The enclave issue was solved only when the West Bengal government dropped objections. Tripura has been washed away but sure the state ministers who are also Bengalis are conspiring to destroy Bangladesh. Do you know how comical that sounds? And you are wasting their time. They are busy trying to save people from the cloudburst but they are wasting their time to push back against the nonsense floated by Mr Islam, the media and Pinaki. 22 people have died till now and more are missing in a small state like Tripura. The death toll can easily reach three figures. To accuse Tripura government of such nonsense and distracting them is nothing short of sabotage. What pisses me off is the lack of recognition of how grave the situation is for Tripura from your end. Rivers in India are not the property of the Central government. They belong to the States and Central government cannot force us to prioritise others. River disputes in India can get ugly. Tamil Nadu and Karnatka are still fighting over Kaveri river. The Central government cannot force a solution to them. Water flow is decided by judicial committee. Juvenile takes on India demonstrates your ignorance and the idiotic perspective on display. The actual fact is very complicated. Our weather department warned us about the cloudburst. Your government instead has blamed India and muh conspiracy theories. As for Sheikh Hasina, she was popular with Delhi because she is treated as a respected individual there. She and her husband during their exile in India were quite influential. They made deep relationship with Indian political parties. Dr Wazed used to work for Department of Atomic Energy in India which is closed off to most Indians. She enjoyed a great deal of influence and BNP government which came in 2001 interferred in Northeast India and did some rather hostile things. But forget about that. I am hearing this excuse of yours for generations. Khandaker Mostaque said the same and had Tajuddin killed. Khaled Mosharaff was killed for the same reason. Even Zia Ur Rehman was killed for the same reason. List goes on. It should show how this is more of an excuse than a genuine reason. As for the other points, instead of just reading your sources, I sugges you to read Indian sources such as ET, Business Standard and Livemint. For every transit right agreement , you have the GOI going against West Bengal government to override them to get the waterway route to Bangladesh so that Bangladesh can access coal and get other sources. The power agreement to get Nepali electricity and Bhutani electrcity was in final works. Getting all state discoms to make the agreement is a marvel. They were close to it. It is not easy as you think. Bangladeshi radar or for matter even if Bhutan wants us to install their radar we won't allow it. This airspace has heavy IAF acitivty due to China border. That , unlike the imaginary war your media channel is talking about, is very much real. Airports in Eastern part of India most of them are controlled heavily by IAF. We cannot induct private sector to install radars let alone other countries. Thanks to our bilateral agreements Praan has been giving tough competition to FMGC giants like ITC, Britannia and others. You know how impressive that is. But Nahid, Pinaki and Nazrul would not tell you that. To summarise, stop listening to nonsensical takes and start reading on how India works in reality. We are not a system like you. Our states are very powerful and even our Federal government at this moment cannot just pass bills without consensus since they lack majority by themselves in Lok Sabha and in Rajya Sabha their alliance is short of majority. This is how democracy works and what you are suggesting would never pass the house. And even in our dark days we have not blamed Soviet Union or US for our own internal problems. Neither did we blame you all.

[@professorcopperfield4840]

​@@sena3941Fuck! What will all these intellectual BS bring? You just don't understand situation, right? Why does people of Bangladesh have a problem with people of India? Have you ever considered taking a less of a bully role when addressing Bangladeshi people? There's your answer for the hatred among common people. State vs Federal govt. excuse, we frankly don't care. It's your problem, India as a country's problem. In our perception, India is stealing water, that's it. You have no friends among your neighbours. Surely all these countries are not the problem.

[@FloraFauna321]

The key questions are: Would B'desh have got its independence without the training and logistical support from India? Would freedom have been gotten without India's defence forces? Did the 3000+ Indian soldiers lives matter in the freedom struggle? In short would B'desh have won its freedom from Pak without India's vital role? NO is the evident answer. Given this does harbouring anti India and anti Hindu sentiments even make sense for them? Clearly there is much more to this current sentiment than the history of their freedom struggle. And this should be explored.

[@ananna6193]

Bangladesh doesn’t harbour anti hindu sentiments, it was a propaganda spread by indian people on x where majority of attacks have been debunked to be fake & distorted. If bangladesh had anti hindu sentiments, they would hate nepal & srilanka as well but that isn’t the case. Communal violence is not as common in Bangladesh as it is in india. As for anti-india sentiments, it has grown due to sheikh hasina’s regime. Where majority of her deals with india was not made considering the best interest of Bangladesh. India opening dams without prior notice to bangladesh, India deploying barrages causing our rivers to shrink, gas from bangladesh being exported & made available to india at cheaper rate than it is for bangladesh are just few examples. Also indian people’s consent resentment towards bangladeshis referring to them as kanglus & constantly pushing the fake propaganda against them don’t help. Friendship is maintained by mutual respect between both parties. When one party tries to dominate & dehumanise the other, resentment is bound to harbour. You can’t clap with one hand.

[@AladdinNewton]

Indian army looted Bangladesh after 71' war. There's also allegations that India didn't distrubute donation money whice were for refugees. India destroyed our jute industry. India literally built an army of Bangladeshi called Mujib bahini to oppose mukti bahini

[@hridoyahmed9463]

Thanks for real news

[@tapangupta7969]

Why did Bangladeshis' not want to learn and use Urdu? Such a sweet language! In india many Hindus know Urdu, reading, writing; we have evening Urdu shairi (Mirza Ghalb, Mir-taki-Mir), Shaam-e-Ghazal in our all Hindu Senior Citizens Forum. We sit together to listen to these coming from W. Bengal, UP, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan.

[@ArkoProvoMukherjee]

Thanks!

[@ThePrintIndia]

Dear Arko, Your contributions are truly invaluable.

[@sabrinashahab795]

India supported Bangladesh but it was the united abd determined Bangladeshis who ensured independence . All walks of people joined this struggle not only Awami League . And Bangladesh did not become free of Pakistan to be a slave of India . Bangladeshis have always wanted equal and respectful relationship with India without interference in its internal affairs. I speak as a Bangladeshi

[@xtinxn]

Revolutionaries are far more complicated than the cardboard cutouts they are reduced to when national pride is tied to them. The stories of what happened to the many leaders of Bangladeshi independence remind me of Maximilien Robespierre ........ what wins us freedom is often at odds with what comes after

[@dastagir71]

Their are some other information that are half correct. But still I like to thank you for recognised our effort in 71. Most of the time many indian media try to portray a picture that our freedom is a gift from india. We are obelized to India for their handful support. When my family was refugee to your country my mom learned some cooking that become a delicacy in our food. She say it was not only friendship but also great cultural bonding. My humble request to you please Check information properly like kheled Moshraf and con.Taher.

[@vroomvroom5534]

What was the experience in India for your family back then ? Where did your family stay in India back then? How was the living conditions?

[@premrajk7159]

Be a little more thankful. Indian soldiers died, it is more than support. Indians had a bangladesh tax for supporing these families. Will any bangladeshi give blood for India. No you will not. So please stop being this facade.

[@tanmayparmar2208]

Thank you sir.

[@mohaiminmunan8058]

That's a holistic history ❤ narrative.

[@kpdwivedi1672]

I was part of IAF in 1971 war. It was not mukti vahini which won freedom to bangladesh war. The following were responsible for winning the war, in this order of importance: 1. Indian army, IAF and indian navy in this order. 2. PM Indira Gandhi for showing enough courage, usually missing in our civilian set up. 3. Indian and bangladedhi public for supporting invading forces which helped us at every stage. 4. Demoralized pak army which clearly underdtood that they had no support of sny kind. Local public against them, west Pakistan too for off, china unwilling to help and usa, a reluctant supporter. 5. The rest was taken care by indian army's hard work and courage. If local bengalis did not support us, things would have been more difficult.

[@omarradee6549]

While these are true, I have one question. If 98% of the people from Bangladesh didn’t want liberation would Indian Air force, Navy and army be able to liberate Bangladesh from Pakistan? No. In the end, the will of the people is stronger and more pivotal than bullets and aircrafts. Yes thanks to India for playing a crucial role, no doubt on that, but it is the spirit of the people that moved the liberation forward. But I will always put the will of people to be free as number 1 even if they aren’t the strongest in terms of military power, but the hearts that beats for freedom can not be artificially manufactured.

[@abu_zaynab]

The youth of Bangladesh wants to move on from 1971. AL and BNP's squabble about the liberation war has destroyed the country. History should remain in the past. There is no point in re-erecting of old fault-lines. We've had enough. Time to move on.

[@tapemaj]

Don’t forget the fact that ‘History has a habit of repeating itself’ first as tragedy ; second as farce (Karl Marx )

[@ashiquehassanayan2776]

History is a blocade on the path of Taliban rule...we get it...😂😂😂

[@abu_zaynab]

@@ashiquehassanayan2776 Yet thousands times better than Hasina rule

[@ashiquehassanayan2776]

@@abu_zaynab I hope you find education of better standards than your pedophilia ridden Madrasa so that you can make a living constructively rather resorting to manslaughter...I can only hope though.

[@maheshmanian]

Nicely explained

[@bestofsatish]

India cannot simply liberate Bangladesh by itself. it is people of Bangladesh will, Pakistan step brother attitude, india's help and world power not interferring. all of them liberated bangladesh. one single factor cannot make a country independent

[@ShubhamSingh-cy1dz]

America and UK send naval aircraft for pakistan help, it was USSR which prevented them.

[@Naruto-Uchiha724]

But without us they would not be free either

[@sleepingduty2987]

@@Naruto-Uchiha724 are you dumb sweetie pie?

[@mushfikur16]

​@@Naruto-Uchiha724 reading comprehension much ? he definitely meant india was one of the factors? well Pakistan's dumbness was also a reason for our independence, shouldn’t have oppressed their own ppl 🫤

[@SA_IN]

If you remove India from the equation of 1971, East Pakistan would today be in the same situation as Balochistan. And it's ethnic bangla muslims would have faced the same fate as Hindus in Pakistan - gradually wiped out.

[@manjulashanmugasundaram706]

Where would we be without you?

[@tauhidatoul7947]

Funny thing is, Hasina's version of the history is not Awami(Her party) centric. It was Mujib(Her Father) centric. She silently even removed the contribution of other Awami leaders such as Tajuddin Ahmed an Awami Leader who first formed the government of Bangadesh in exile from New Delhi.

[@kpdwivedi1672]

Let me add as last point. What we won on battle field was lost on the Simla conference table. We gave up every to the great advantage of पाकिस्तान thereby creating much bigger problems for us subsequently.

[@shrinivaskoppal]

Shekharji, no matter how hard you try to explain the secular values to the present generation of Bangladeshis , they are surely drifting towards Religious Theocratic society, It is not the question of whether, it is the question of when they will become Islamic Republic of Bangladesh 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@DesignDesigns]

India helped us during 1971 war with Pakistan. But the problem is, India had its own agenda and wanted to divide the east and west pakistan. India didn't help Bangladesh selflessly, it had its own self interest. The problem is, India and its agent Hasina talk as if we bangladeshi will have to be forever in debt to India and live as if our independence is what India gave us, and Bangladeeshi must do whatever India wants us to do, including slavery. I think, time has changed. World has changed. India should realize things are different now than ten years ago. We want to respect India and be in good terms with India. That old model of "we-gave-you-independence-so-act-as-if-you-are-our-slave" won't work anymore. India should change its foreign policy and views about other countries.

[@smartbd2909]

Thanks for your impartial commentary to the Indian audience who heard one-sided propaganda all these years...

[@AliAbbas-uz2bw]

Bangladesh owes its creation only because of India and Awami League. Anyways, that's what they asked for, and wish them the best of luck. May the peace prevail.

[@sabademsid6744]

Major Zolil and GENERAL Osmani was also a prominent leaders of our Liberation war.Abdul Hamid Kahn soharwardiak fazlul haque and many xivil society member was important.

[@nomulahemanth3109]

CTC's on Modi's Ukraine visit and New India-US Defense and Enabling Pacts

[@shamsulchowdhury8240]

At last an Indian commentator telling the story short and precise..how many Indians know this? Thank you thank you.. I request the commentator Indias handling of Bangladesh during the last 15 years with an objective lense and with a Bangladeshi lense, then u will know why we Bangladeshi are hating India now..

[@venugopalvenkatesan4958]

Your hatred comes from your religion, ungratefulness . Your country will become another Pakistan. If your country was so great why do you come to India by thousands? Because you are unfit as a country without a strong leader

[@Prat2023]

​@@pernemlong9363Bangladeshis always hated India. Dont remember any time when the case was different. Stop blaming last 15 years. Your islamic lens has been the sole reason for hatred.

[@mdshahjahanahmed5809]

Very good explanation. Thank you sir 🫡

[@anuchugh31]

Peace out neighbours. May your country grows a lot. I don’t know a lot about the politics of Bangladesh but am sure most of the Indians never wished bad for you so it was a shock to see so much of hate for India. India is an extremely large country so half of the population May not even have known the exact geography of Bangladesh that you’re nested surrounded by NE India and Bengal. Our government is too busy solving worlds problems (sarcastic) so why would they want trouble for you. Peace.

[@vipulupadhyay4608]

Sir few days ago you asked for Gen Paddy's press conference. It can be found on yt channel of AP archive titled "Wrap adds militants funeral + army says it is ready for war" on 2:37 minutes.

[@shrinivaskoppal]

Dear Shekharji, since you are a liberal, experienced and most importantly secular journalist, I appeal to the Government to send you as Indian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Since you are secular and know the suffering of minorities in India, you will be the right person in Bangladesh also to advise the interim government there about handling minorities in Bangladesh (Hindus)😂😂😂😂

[@1954Saleem]

Good effort Mr Gupta to put across the story of Bangladesh

[@FahRaf]

15:10 it was Colonel Abu Taher who lost his leg in the war, not Major General Khaled Mosharraf.

[@Tushar-ou7ju]

Correction : Ziaur Rahman declared Independence on Behalf of Bangabandhu on 27th march, not 25th march..

[@adnansaymon5923]

Shekhar sahab, Please make a research pf the regim of Mujib between 72-75

[@giffenman]

Guptajee, but you didn't address the question 'should Indians expect eternal gratitude from Bangladesh?'

[@mg.f.9023]

It’s not about India. India does not depend or live on anyone’s gratitude. It’s about what next for Bangladesh? India will only wish Bangladesh progress and a be a stable neighbor ❤

[@rajvirdee1317]

Bangladeshies did not have a single rifel to fight pakistan army in east pakistan.Only indian army had everything to fight with.

[@samiranbhadra2132]

NETAJI SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE AND MUTINY OF BRITISH INDIAN ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE.

[@agonnoga6100]

@SG Sargent Major Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi of South African British Army was parachuted to Congress, a creation of the British, at the beginning of first world war to prevent 1857 type large scale armed insurrection from happening in India. Gandhi was personally involved in the recruitment of more than ten lakh Indian troops for the British army during world war one. More than 100,000 Indian soldiers died in 1st world war. Gandhi opposed violence against the British but supported violence by the British on the colonized people.

[@ytskt]

Why are you wasting time?!! Wrong tree

[@ashequrrahmankhan915]

It is Col. Abu Taher, the another sector commander hows leg was amputated during freedom fight, not Maj. Gen. Khalid Mosharraf. Ref: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Taher en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khaled_Mosharraf

[@snehaketkar8571]

Similar Story in India too.....Congress wants to claim all the credit for getting independence ....but lakhs of people, who were not congressi also cobtributed for getting freedom

[@paklawers1166]

I am from Pakistan. I appreciate Mr. Gupta's no nonsense and objective analysis