"I REVOLT": The Untold Truth of Bangladesh’s Independence & Major Zia’s Historic Role
"I REVOLT": The Untold Truth of Bangladesh’s Independence & Major Zia’s Historic Role On March 27, 1971, Major Ziaur Rahman made the first military-backed declaration of independence from Kalurghat Radio Station in Chittagong . His first broadcast mistakenly declared himself as the leader of Bangladesh , but he corrected it in a second broadcast to declare independence on behalf of Sheikh Mujib . This radio message became the rallying point for the Liberation War. If Zia had not revolted, the declaration might have been delayed , causing disorganization among resistance fighters. What Could Have Happened Without Zia's Revolt? ✅ The war effort might have lacked a clear military leader in the early days. ✅ The delay could have weakened national morale , slowing down mass participation. ✅ Without a formal declaration, international recognition might have been harder to achieve . References: Syed Badrul Ahsan, Glory and Despair: The Politics of Tajuddin Ahmad ...