History : Scenes from March

Scenes from the heady days in March before the Pakistani Army crackdown on March 25, 1971 and the subsequent war of independence.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declaring "this struggle is our struggle for freedom" on March 7, 1971 in a historic speech.

People protesting against the ruling Pakistani Junta against police killing of students.

Barricades on the streets, March 19, 1971.

Sheikh Mujib leaving the unsuccessful meeting with Yahyah Khan on March 19, 1971.

Sheikh Mujib speaking to reporters after the meeting.