Summary: The text discusses the development of East Bengali nationalism, highlighting how political and economic factors in Pakistan accelerated the growth of national sentiments in Bangla Desh. It discusses the cultural autonomy in the region's past, which led to the rise of nationalist feelings in response to colonial policies. The dormant nationalism in East Bengal began to assert itself, leading to a new political consciousness and identity. The text also delves into statistics and studies on the economic development of Pakistan in the late 1960s while referencing influential works like the World Bank Study on Bangla Desh. It emphasizes the importance of cultural and historical factors in shaping nationalist movements and aspirations in the region.