In the history of Bangladesh's independence, March 1971 was a tumultuous and eventful month. On March 1, 1971, the then military dictator of Pakistan, President Yahya Khan, abruptly postponed the National Assembly session indefinitely, sparking widespread protests. In response, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman called for a non-cooperation movement across Bengal. Gradually, the movement for autonomy transformed into the struggle for Bangladesh's independence, culminating in the events of March 25.