From Liberation Ally to Ideological Ambiguity: A Comparative Study of Bangladeshi Media Stance in the 1971 and 2025 India-Pakistan Conflict

The slogan ‘Joy Bangla’ has been historically emblematic of the collective resistance against socio-political and economic exploitation in Bangladesh. Emerging as the rallying cry during the Liberation War of 1971, ‘Joy Bangla’ encapsulates national identity, dignity, and the struggle for justice and self-determination. This article explores the conceptual, historical, and political significance of ‘Joy Bangla’ as an indomitable protest against exploitation, oppression, and neo-colonial structures. Through qualitative research methodologies, including archival analysis, literature review, and interpretive political discourse analysis, the study evaluates how ‘Joy Bangla’ continues to shape resistance narratives in postcolonial and postliberation Bangladesh. The findings indicate that the slogan transcends generational boundaries, functioning as both a cultural signifier and a call for justice against exploitation in modern political contexts.