The New York Times
Aug. 15, 1975
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Mujib Reported Overthrown and Killed In a Coup by the Bangladesh Military
Ahmed, a Long-time Aide and Member of Cabinet, Is the New President
By William Borders

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NEW DELHI, Friday, Aug. 15 - Sheik Mujibur Rahman, the President of Bangladesh, was overthrown and killed today in a military coup d'etat, according to Government broadcasts monitored in India.

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The New York Times
Aug. 16, 1975
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Leaders of Coup Move to Solidfy Bangladesh Rule
Most Communications Cut Martial Law and Curfew Are Imposed Indefinitely
By William Borders

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CALCUTTA, India, Aug. 15 - The new Government of Bangladesh moved swiftly today to consolidate its control following the pre-dawn military coup d'etat in which Sheik Mujibur Rahman was overthrown and apparently killed.

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The New York Times
Aug. 16, 1975
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Mujib Led Long Fight to Free Bengalis
By Albin Krebs
Document Type: article

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Sheik Mujibur Rahman, who was reported killed yesterday in a coup d'etat in Dacca, is widely regarded as the father of Bangladesh.

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