Multiple choice

A movement of East Pakistan against the oppressive policies of Pakistan was led by_________.

  1. Gen. Ziaur Rahman

  2. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

  3. Begum Zia
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Explanation

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, often regarded as the founding father of Bangladesh, led the Awami League and the nationalist movement in East Pakistan against the oppressive policies of the West Pakistani administration. This movement ultimately led to the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 and the creation of an independent Bangladesh. Ziaur Rahman and Begum Zia became prominent political figures in Bangladesh later on.

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