Witness History: Archive 2011 - Bangladesh wins independence

In 1971, Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan after nine months of war.

Kamal Hossain, a leading political figure, was jailed during the conflict and only released shortly after Bangladeshi independence.

Kamal Hossain tells Farhana Haider his feelings as his country won its freedom.

PHOTO: Kamal Hossain (l) with the founder of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Published on Friday, 16th December 2011.

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