Although the population of the two zones was close to equal, political power was concentrated in West Pakistan and it was widely perceived that East Pakistan was being exploited economically, leading to many grievances.
Deși populația din cele două zone era aproape egală, puterea politică a fost concentrată în Pakistanul de Vest și percepția era că Pakistanul de Est era exploatat economic, ceea ce a dus la mai multe nemulțumiri.