Articles

East Pakistan

Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF Article

(Given below is the transcript of the presentation made by Sh. Satish Chandra Vice Chairman, VIF during the event held on the subject at the VIF on 24 Feb 2025) I am very glad that the Vivekananda International Foundation has organized an e....

February 25, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , Bangladesh , East Pakistan , Sheikh Hasina , Ethnic Cleansing , hindus , Calcutta killings , Nehru Liaquat Ali pact

The Forgotten ‘Student Movement’ of East Pakistan

Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF Article

On Wednesday, 17th July 2024, top officials of Dhaka University announced the suspension of classes and closure of the university dorms following violent protests against quotas for government jobs. ^{December 10, 2024}Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , East Pakistan , Sheikh Mujibur Rahman , Ayub Khan , Bangladesh Liberation War , Bhasha Andolan , Dhaka University , Shaheed Minar , Yahya Khan , 16 December

The 1971 Genocide: Resurgent Bangladesh’s Quest for Justice, Pakistani Obduracy and India’s Role

Varun Nambiar

The Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina recently concluded four-day visit to New Delhi which marked a significant milestone in both the country’s relationship. Although still considered one of the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs), ....

May 22, 2017 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Bangladesh , East Pakistan , genocide , war-crimes

India’s Greatest Military Victory: The Role played by Lt Gen JFR Jacob in the Liberation of Bangladesh

Brig Gurmeet Kanwal

At 93, one of India’s great military icons, Lt Gen JFR Jacob passed away in Delhi on Wednesday. Jakes to friends and colleagues, Lt Gen Jacob was a regular visitor to Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF). One of the important protagonists in....

January 14, 2016 East Pakistan , Bangladesh Liberation , Lt Gen JFR Jacob , 1972 , West Pakistan