The non-cooperation movement was a political movement launched by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangladesh Awami League from 2 March to 25 March 1971. The purpose of the movement was to seek autonomy for East Pakistan from the central government of Pakistan.[1][2]
History[]
The Bangladesh Awami League had secured an absolute majority in the 1970 elections. The President of Pakistan, Yahya Khan, postponed the formation of the government, a move viewed unfavorably by Sheikh Mujib. Sheikh Mujib called strikes on 2 and 3 March, calling for the speedy transfer of power. On 7 March 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared the start of the non-cooperation movement through the historic 7th March Speech of Bangabandhu at the Ramna Race Course Maidan.[1][3]
