Posted on 12/07/07
Behind the Red Mosque
In the spring of 1965, Pakistani military dictator Ayub Khan rigged an election to hold on to his presidency. This triggered outrage among the people, especially in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). Students and trade unionists joined lawyers and academics in the streets chanting the slogan, Ayub kutta, hai, hai (Ayub the dog, shame, shame).
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