Bangla PM Calls 1971 Crackdown A ‘Pre-Planned Massacre’
Bangladesh observed Genocide Day remembering victims of the 1971 Pakistani crackdown. PM Tarique called it a pre-planned massacre, targeting civilians, teachers, and intellectuals during Operation Searchlight. He urged citizens to honour martyrs by promoting equality, justice, and democracy. President Shahabuddin stressed unity to fulfil Liberation War ideals.