A region in South Asia, specifically referring to the eastern part of what was once Pakistan prior to its division and the creation of Bangladesh.
पूर्वी पाकिस्तान
English Usage: "East Pakistan was the original name for Bangladesh before its independence in 1971."
Hindi Usage: "पूर्वी पाकिस्तान 1971 में स्वतंत्रता से पहले बांग्लादेश का मूल नाम था।"
"purvi pakistan", "purvee pakistan", "poorvi pakistan", "puraani pakistan"