Why did Bangladesh leave Pakistan?

Pakistan and Bangladesh are both South Asian Muslim-majority countries. Following the end of the British Raj, the two countries formed a single state for 24 years. The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the secession of East Pakistan as the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

What is the old name of Bangladesh?

East Pakistan
With the partition of India in 1947, it became the Pakistani province of East Bengal (later renamed East Pakistan), one of five provinces of Pakistan, separated from the other four by 1,100 miles (1,800 km) of Indian territory. In 1971 it became the independent country of Bangladesh, with its capital at Dhaka.

What are the problems faced by India Pakistan and Bangladesh?

The main problems of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are the same — massive poverty, unemployment, malnutrition, lack of healthcare and good education, etc. If we reunite, we can pool in our resources and overcome these problems in 15-20 years.

Is Pakistan a part of India or another country?

It is Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan and North-West Frontier Province. These were all part of India since Mughal times. When I meet Pakistanis I feel no different from them.

Is reunification of India possible?

Some people object that much water has flown after 1947, and hence reunification of India now is not feasible. But German reunification was achieved in 1990 after a separation of 45 years. Vietnam was reunited in 1975 after 30 years.

How do Indians and Pakistanis living abroad socialise?

Indians and Pakistanis living abroad socialise as if Partition had never taken place. Today, India is not the India of 1947. Today, we have all that is required to become an industrial superpower — a huge pool of excellent engineers, technicians, scientists and managers, and immense natural resources.