Golam Azam (born 1922), is a Bangladeshi political leader. He is also widely known as a war criminal who collaborated with the Pakistan Army during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. Recently released unclassified documents (fortnightly report on East Pakistan) of Pakistan government reiterates his roles as war criminal. However, Azam justifies his stance, without admitting any of those alleged war crimes (namely killing, rape etc) by the fact that Pakistan, which was created as a result of historical animosity between the Hindus and Muslims of former India, must not be severed. 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... A war crime is a punishable offense, under international (criminal) law, for violations of the law of war by any person or persons, military or civilian. ... Military manpower Military age 16 years of age Availability 39,028,014 (2005) Males ages 16-49 Reaching military age males: 1,969,055 (2005) Active troops 620,000 (Ranked 7th) Military expenditures Dollar figure $3. ... The Bangladesh Liberation War (two other names are also used occasionally) refers to an armed conflict between West Pakistan (now Pakistan) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) that lasted for roughly nine months in 1971. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... A war crime is a punishable offense, under international (criminal) law, for violations of the law of war by any person or persons, military or civilian. ... A Hindu (archaic Hindoo), as per modern definition is an adherent of philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, the predominant religious, philosophical and cultural system of the Indian subcontinent and the island of Bali. ... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم) is an adherent of Islam. ...

Entering politics as a student leader at Dhaka University, Azam became the secretary of the fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh in 1957. Later, he became the Ameer (president) of East Pakistan in 1969. He was also a participant in the formation of the Pakistan Democratic Alliance in 1967. During the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, he was accused of collaboration with the Pakistan Army, and was also accused of war crimes. After the war, the government sought to remove the influence of the fundamentalists and collaborators, and Azam's citizenship was cancelled. He was forced to live in exile in Pakistan and England until 1978, when President Ziaur Rahman allowed him to return to Bangladesh. He became the unofficial Ameer of the party and his citizenship was restored in 1994 by a decision of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. This article needs to be wikified. ... Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh (often referred as just Jamaat) is the largest and most influential Islamic party in Bangladesh. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that East Bengal (province) be merged into this article or section. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... The Bangladesh Liberation War (two other names are also used occasionally) refers to an armed conflict between West Pakistan (now Pakistan) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) that lasted for roughly nine months in 1971. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... Military manpower Military age 16 years of age Availability 39,028,014 (2005) Males ages 16-49 Reaching military age males: 1,969,055 (2005) Active troops 620,000 (Ranked 7th) Military expenditures Dollar figure $3. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... Ziaur Rahman (জিয়াউর রহমান) (January 19, 1936 - May 30, 1981) was Bangladeshs President. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...

It has been alleged that during his time in exile, he travelled to a number of middle Eastern nations, seeking funds to help topple the Bangladeshi government and his party, the Jamaat-e-Islami, is responsible for thousands of human rights violations. Jamaat-e-Islami has also been known as patron of recently (2002-2006) rising militancy and behind a number of terrorist bombings.

See also

• Razakar
• Bangladesh Liberation War
• Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh