Yahya Khan's forces were defeated during this modern day nation's liberation by India in 1971.
To oppose this modern-day country's nationalists, militias called al-Badr, al-Shams, and the razakars were created and used to carry out a genocide of intellectuals. The Mukti Bahini aided this country's military. Agitation for this country's independence grew intense after nearly half a million people died in a (*) cyclone, helping sweep Sheikh Mujib's Awami League into power. Yahya Khan's forces were defeated during this modern day nation's liberation by India in 1971. For 10 points, name this country formerly known as East Pakistan.
To oppose this modern-day country's nationalists, militias called al-Badr, al-Shams, and the razakars were created and used to carry out a genocide of intellectuals.
(People's Republic of) Bangladesh [prompt on Pakistan until "Mukti Bahini" is read and do not accept or prompt thereafter; prompt on East Pakistan until it is read]