The birth of Bangladesh

Published: Dec. 19, 2020, 2 p.m.

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How Pakistan's first democratic elections in 1970 led to war, the break up of Pakistan and the creation of a new country, Bangladesh. Also Gibraltar under Spanish blockade plus refugees from Namibia\\u2019s war of independence, Britain\\u2019s first reality TV family and Bing Crosby\\u2019s White Christmas.

Photo East Pakistan 1971 The flag of Bangladesh is raised at the Awami League headquarters. Credit Getty Images

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