[11] Two days after the beginning of the operation, foreign journalists were systematically deported from East Pakistan.

[12] During this period, the persecution of the Bengali population by the Pakistan army was notable.

There is evidence that among the Bengalis, the Hindu minority was doubly marked out for persecution.

In a post-war enquiry several senior Pakistani officers admitted to systematic targeting of the Hindu community.

These statements will strengthen and accelerate Bangladesh's commitment to achieve global recognition of "Genocide Day".