Old Bangla Photos

[Zabaniyah]

The bangladeshi govt itself puts the toll at 3 lac... which is over exegerated...
What abt Sarmila Boses work? shes not a Pakistani?or even a muslim but the daughter of a bangali hindu freedom fighter do u believe her?

Three million to be exact.

I know the sentiment of your kind. After all you are a Awami type.

Minority rights are important.

 

[kobiraaz]

Boy from the caste of scribes, Bengal, about 1856

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Portrait of a group of women and children from Bangladesh taken by an unknown photographer in the early 1860

 

[kobiraaz]

Fleet of cars in Shahbag,Dhaka (1904)

Lady Curzon at wheel of a Dechchamp Tonneau model (1902), with Lord Curzon beside her.

 

[kobiraaz]

Film star Nadeem and other at FDC Studio , Dhaka (1967)

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Shahbagh (1903) - The Darbar Hall (Now Madhur Canteen at Dhaka University)

(this is where the Muslim League of India was founded in 1906, today is the well known Madhur Canteen at Dhaka University)

 

[kobiraaz]

Bangabandhu with Indira Gandhi , Dhaka (1972)

 

[Whazzup]

Nice works Farhan these Pics are really unique But I can't look at all 7 pages coz most of these pics really scary .
And can you plz post some pics of Hindu community still living in BD and tell me what are their views on India.(just PM it to me as its a bit offtopic.)

 

[princeraihan]

such rare photos...good job

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Three million to be exac.

do u believe tht figure?

 

[InFn-0]

Thats Yasir Arafat, Bangabondhu and also Gaddafi in one pic. Epic. Dont know who the others are though

 

[JonAsad]

Thats Yasir Arafat, Bangabondhu and also Gaddafi in one pic. Epic. Dont know who the others are though

Left to right-
Yasir arafat-
you know who
Zulfiqar Bhutto
Gaddafi

The unlucky muslim leaders- proposed a muslim block- all murdered- died humiliating deaths- not in the photo but add King Faisal to the list of murdered-
God bless the free world-

dont know the other two-

 

[TopCat]

Left to right-
Yasir arafat-
you know who
Zulfiqar Bhutto
Gaddafi

The unlucky muslim leaders- proposed a muslim block- all murdered- died humiliating deaths- not in the photo but add King Faisal to the list of murdered-
God bless the free world-

dont know the other two-

See the irony...

Sheikh was killed by Freedom Fighters, Bhutto arranged sanctuary for them and sent them to Gaddafi. Bhutto than was hanged by military who he had more faith than his fellow politicians. Then Gaddafi was killed by his own mercinery armies. From this photo smile could you tell that they hated each other that much? They wanted a muslim block?? My a$$.

 

[asad71]

Film star Nadeem and other at FDC Studio , Dhaka (1967)

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Shahbagh (1903) - The Darbar Hall (Now Madhur Canteen at Dhaka University)

(this is where the Muslim League of India was founded in 1906, today is the well known Madhur Canteen at Dhaka University)

1.ML was convened at the Ahsan Manjil of the Dhaka Nawabs. The place is a museum now. The room where the meeting was held has been preserved with original furniture and sitting plan marked. On the wall of the room is a wall-to-wall painting of the meeting.

2. DU was established in 1921 and ML had played an active part in the agitation for the university. This canteen is historic because students have always gathered here to discuss/agitate about their demands. Happens today also. In the past this was a tin-shed with bamboo thatch partition. Post 1971 a concrete structure has been built.

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Bangabandhu with Indira Gandhi , Dhaka (1972)

I believe they just signed the much criticized 25 Years Friendship Treaty.

 

[Zabaniyah]

do u believe tht figure?

Nope. That was according to Sheikh Mujib.

According to unofficial sources, it is stated that the Indians along with the AL leadership concluded that 300,000 people were killed in the war. When Mujib came to speak, he mistakenly (assumed) said that "Three million of my people were killed."

The Indian officials were stunned.

Unfortunately, that three million is taken officially by many Bangladeshis.

Overall, Mujib was not a bad guy. His biggest mistake was that he made friends and alliances with a lot of bad people. And that continues to influence the AL today. Even actual war criminals actively serve in the AL today.

Mujib was certainly an enigmatic character.

As far as the numbers go, we can't say anything conclusive since the data can be biased. And during the 40 years of existence of Bangladesh, no work has been done to conclude or establish actual facts. There are two main factors in this:
1. Cold War-era complexities.
2. Lack of political will from the Bangladeshi leadership.

Now, I would support today's Bangladesh taking responsibility for the crimes against Biharis and others, and support their rights just as any minority in Bangladesh. But that'll have to wait for a some time. And not going to happen as long as today's Awami League is around.

Perhaps I am being Utopian(?)

In the end, the whole thing might actually be forgotten. And both Bangladesh and Pakistan work on their respective destinies.

 

[sarthak]

Who made you Bharti our spoke man? Get the f off and get a life.

We are mature enough to sort our difference. No need to get endorsement from damn Bharati.

Not your mama's forum old man , he can write whatever he wants. So its you who needs to f off. Don't you have a damn job in the US or are you one of those lazy idiots living off unemployment benefits. Actually i half bet you are, otherwise who has time to troll a defense forum the whole day. And learn English for god sake. It is SPOKESMAN. It is sort out DIFFERENCES and what the hell do you mean by Endorsements? Do you even know what that word means. Now i'm sure you are unemployed. No one in the right mind would give a job to a person with 0 proficiency in the English language , besides , you have a mentality of a terrorist. At least learn to use the spell-check feature on PDF, its not that hard. And you are telling him to get a life ? LOL , how ironical , you are so lame and conservative that i bet you've never even spoken to a real girl before and even if you did , bet you gave her a long speech on how to wear a Burkha properly. So you go get a life.

Also , learn to talk in a civil tone. The rules don't just apply to junior members. You think words like "f off" make you look cool ?

 

[Zabaniyah]

Don't you have a damn job in the US or are you one of those lazy idiots living off unemployment benefits. Actually i half bet you are, otherwise who has time to troll a defense forum the whole day.

He doesn't immerse himself in a defense forum the whole day.