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In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The term "Razakars," historically associated with loyalty and collaboration with the Pakistani army during the separation movement of East Pakistan from West Pakistan in 1971 Introduction In the bustling streets of Dhaka, a new wave of student protests has ignited a significant and controversial shift in the political landscape. The term “Razakars,” historically associated with loyalty and collaboration with the Pakistani army during the separation movement of East Pakistan from West Pakistan in 1971, has been provocatively adopted by young protesters in Bangladesh. This reclamation of the term signifies a profound change in the mindset of Bangladesh’s youth, reflecting their discontent with the quota system and a reexamination of the country’s historical narrative. Historical Context of “Razakar” The term “Razakars” originated during the separation movement of Esat Pakistan from West Pakistan in 1971, referring t...