In March of 1971, one of the worst genocides of human life took place in Bangladesh, only to be surmounted by natural disaster. It was Ravi Shankar who asked George Harrison for his help. Little did he know it would change popular music and its role in humanitarian campaigns forever. For more information about Bangladesh and its history, please visit the links below.
THE CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH
ALOCHONA MAGAZINE
BELIEFNET
THE EARLY YEARS OF PAKISTAN AND ITS IMPACT
THE BANGLADESH GENOCIDE ONLINE MEMORIAL
BANGLADESH HUMAN RIGHTS NETWORK
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT SUPPORT OF GENOCIDE