Includes passages in Bengali.

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The social and cultural background.--The economic background.--The political background.--Appendices:--A. The Awami League's six-point programme.--B. An autobiography of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.--C. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's addresses at the Round Table Conference, 10 March 1969.--D. The manifesto of the All-Pakistan Awami League.--E. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's radio broadcast, 28 October 1970.--F. The proclamation of independence.--G. Prime Minister Tajuddin Ahmed's address to the people of Bangladesh, 11 April 1971.--H. Statement of His Excellency M. Hossain Ali ... Calcutta, 18 April 1971.--I. Syed Nazrul Islam's letter to heads of states, 23 April 1971.--J. Maulana Bhasani's telegram to President Podgorny, 24 April 1971.--K. Prime Minister Tajuddin Ahmed's broadcast to the people of Bangladesh, 13, June 1971.--L. Chronology.--M. Bibliography.--N. Lists of the Members of the Pakistan National Assembly and East Pakistan Provincial Assembly elected from East Bengal on the Awami League ticket.