High Commissioner Dr Doha on rebel seizure of Chittagong

Title

High Commissioner Dr Doha on rebel seizure of Chittagong

Genre

Interview

TX Date

31 May 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:03:43

Description

High Commissioner Dr Doha(?) on rebels taking control of Chittagong, Bangladesh. The divisional commander of the area, Major-General Manzur, is said to have taken control of the radio station in Chittagong but many rebel troops have already surrendered. The attempted coup follows the assassination of President Ziaur Rahman in Chittagong on 30/05/81. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Dr Doha(?)

Keywords

Revolutions; Homicide; Bangladesh; Political violence; Rebellions; Dhaka; Chittagong; Muhammed Abdul Manzur; Ziaur Rahman; Hussain Muhammad Ershad

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