The correct answer is Option (3) → 1947 to 1971
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After the partition of India in 1947, present-day Bangladesh became East Pakistan, while the western part became West Pakistan.
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Despite being geographically separated by about 1,600 km of Indian territory, both parts were ruled as one country — Pakistan.
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Growing political, cultural, and economic discrimination against East Pakistan led to the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, supported by India.
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On 16 December 1971, East Pakistan became the independent nation of Bangladesh.
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