Joy Bangla (meaning Victory to Bengal[citation needed]) was the slogan and war cry of the Mukti Bahini that fought for the independence of Bangladesh during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.[1]
The origins of Joy Bangla is not clearly known. It appeared in the 11-point charter put forth by the Sarbadaliya Chhatra Sangram Parishad on 4 January 1969. After the release of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the SCSP held a rally at the Ramna Race Course ground on 22 February 1969, to honour him. When Mujib was conferred the title of Bangabandhu, cries of Joy Bangla came from all over the park.[2]
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- ↑ Ahmed, Salahuddin (2004). Bangladesh: Past and Present. APH Publishing. p. 310. ISBN 8176484695. http://books.google.co.in/books?id=Szfqq7ruqWgC. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
- ↑ David Ludden (July 19, 2003). "Forgotten Heroes". http://www.sas.upenn.edu/~dludden/LuddenFrontlineHeroes.htm. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
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