HIS 103: Emergence of Bangladesh - Six-Point Program
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What was the main objective of the Six-Point Programme of 1966?

  • To ensure greater provincial autonomy for the eastern province of Pakistan (correct)
  • To establish trade and commercial relations with foreign countries
  • To empower the federal government to control foreign exchange earnings
  • To raise para-militia or para-military forces for federal defense

    • Who was the sole proponent of the Six-Point Formula?

  • The Pakistani Federal Government
  • The Awami League
  • General Ayub
  • Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (correct)

    • According to Point 5 of the Six-Point Programme, what was the proposed arrangement for foreign exchange earnings?

  • The two wings would have equal control over foreign exchange earnings
  • The federal government would control all foreign exchange earnings
  • The foreign exchange earnings would be allocated based on the needs of each wing
  • The foreign exchange earnings of each wing would be under the control of that wing's government (correct)

    • What was General Ayub's reaction to the Six-Point Programme?

    <p>He threatened repression with the use of force, labeling the programme as a scheme for secession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the proposed arrangement for trade and commerce between the two wings under the Six-Point Programme?

    <p>Indigenous products would move free of duty between the two wings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the response of the opposition parties (excluding the Awami League) to the Six-Point Programme?

    <p>They were not willing to discuss the merits or demerits of the programme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the 1965 Indo-Pak War in relation to the Six-Point Programme?

    <p>It influenced the demand for the creation of para-militia or para-military forces in the provinces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the proposed location for the ammunition manufacturing units and the Naval headquarters according to the Six-Point Programme?

    <p>East Pakistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ultimate goal of the Six-Point Programme, according to General Ayub?

    <p>To secede from Pakistan and establish an independent state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the response of the non-Awami League delegates from East Pakistan to the Six-Point Programme?

    <p>They initially did not endorse the programme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Emergence of Bangladesh: Six-Point Program of Bangabandhu (1966)

    • The Six-Point Program was a charter of freedom for Bangladesh's struggle for self-determination from West Pakistan's domination.

    Background

    • The Awami League Council meeting in February 1966 adopted the Six-Point Formula for autonomy of East Pakistan.
    • Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was elected as the President of the Awami League.
    • The Six-Point Formula was presented publicly in Lahore on February 5-6, 1966, before an all-political parties meeting.

    Key Proponents

    • Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the main proponent of the Six-Point Formula, assisted by Tajuddin Ahmed.
    • A segment of people believe that the six points were a joint production of intellectuals, including economics and political science professors of Dhaka University, with the help of some Bengali CSP officers.

    Government Response

    • The government-controlled press initially provided prominent coverage to the Six Points Programme.
    • The government sought to discredit Punjabi opposition leaders by highlighting the nationalist trend represented by Sheikh Mujib.

    Reaction of Other Political Parties

    • The Council of Muslim League (CML) described the six points as a demand for confederation, not federation.
    • Jama'at-i-Islami branded it as a separatist design.
    • Nizam-i-Islam rejected it as a unilateral, dictatorial move on Mujib's part.
    • National Awami Party (NAP) dismissed it as parochial and not including measures to free East Pakistan from imperialist agents.

    Consequences

    • The Awami League propagated the Six Points Programme amongst the people, inspiring a mass movement.
    • Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was arrested on 18 April 1966 and placed in detention.
    • A special protest day was observed on 7 June 1966, in support of the Six Points movement.

    Six-Point Formula

    Point 5

    • There shall be two separate accounts for the foreign exchange earnings of the two wings.
    • The earnings of East Pakistan shall be under the control of the East Pakistan government.
    • The foreign exchange requirement of the federal government shall be met by the two wings either equally or in a ratio to be fixed.

    Point 6

    • The federating provinces shall be able to raise para-militia or para-military forces for their own defenses.
    • Ammunition manufacturing units and the Naval headquarters should be located in East Pakistan.

    Ayub's Reaction

    • General Ayub labelled Bangabandhu as the 'Number One Enemy of Pakistan.'
    • He labelled the Programme a scheme for secession and declared that he would respond to it 'with the language of weapons.'
    • Ayub's government moved to suppress the movement with force, leading to demonstrations, arrests, and deaths.

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