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Is Mujibur Rahman the founder of the Awami League?

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Concerned that East Pakistan was unfairly dominated by West Pakistan he helped found (1949) the Awami League to fight for East Pakistan's autonomy. His political stance led to prison terms but also brought him immense popular support.

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