Exploring Geographical Factors for the Formation of Sector Boundaries of the Liberation War of Bangladesh 1971

Abstract

The Liberation War of 1971 is a chapter of great pride in the history of Bangladesh. The nine-month long bloodiest War of Liberation war by the peoples of Bangladesh in 1971 will forever remain recorded as one of the most glorious chapters in human history. It is just not possible to write down the whole history of this glorious war, simply one or two research because there are innumerable known and unknown stories and events regarding it. However, this study is paramount of portraying the bloody historical part of the Geographical Factors influencing forming the Sector Boundaries of the Liberation War of Bangladesh 1971. In the War of Liberation, the whole geographical area of East Pakistan (present Bangladesh) was strategically divided into eleven sectors with a sector commander for each of them. The formation of the sectors played a key role in demolishing the Pakistani army. That was the very efficient and crucial strategy for winning the Liberation War. The formation of the sector boundary is not political, it is more Geographical. It is formed based on innumerable geographical features. This research paper earnestly studies very crucial points regarding the influences and roles of geographical settings in determining planning as well as strategically aspects of the Liberation War of Bangladesh. The liberation war of Bangladesh is the nation’s important issue and thus required this type of inquisitive research which will see the history in different perspectives. It will be helpful for the current generation to understand the geographical aspect of a nation’s birth. It is a historical research and this study explored based on descriptive literature review. The study has collected data based on literature survey and data presented by table, figure, diagram and map with the help of GIS techniques.