Non-cooperation movement (1971)
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The non-cooperation movement of 1971 was a historical movement in then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) by the Awami League and the general public against the military government of Pakistan in March of that year. After the announcement of the suspension of the session of the National Assembly of Pakistan on 1 March, the spontaneous movement of the people started, but officially on the call of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the non-cooperation movement started on 2 March[1] and continued until 25 March. The movement lasted for a total of 25 days.[2]
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Date | 1 March – 25 March 1971 | ||
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Caused by | Suspension of the session of the National Assembly of Pakistan | ||
Goals | Force the military junta of Pakistan to let the newly elected Awami League create new government. | ||
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The main objective of this movement was to ensure the autonomy of East Pakistan from the central government of Pakistan.[3][4] During this period, the control of the central government of West Pakistan over the civilian administration of East Pakistan was almost non-existent. At one stage of the movement, the whole of East Pakistan, except the cantonments, was practically under the command of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.[1][5]