War

1971: The Bangladesh liberation war occured and Bangkadesh became independent.

  • The Bangladesh liberation war occured and Bangladesh became independent.

    The Bangladesh liberation war occured and Bangladesh became independent.
  • Sheikh Mujib becomes president of Bangladesh.

    Sheikh Mujib becomes president of Bangladesh.
  • Islam becomes state religion.

    Islam becomes state religion.
  • Awami League won the elections.

    Awami League won the elections.
  • Two-thirds of the country was devastated by the worst floods ever.

    Two-thirds of the country was devastated by the worst floods ever.
  • Bomb kills 10 people at mass in a Roman Catholic church.

    Bomb kills 10 people at  mass in a Roman Catholic church.
  • The parliament reserves 45 seats for female members.

    The parliament reserves 45 seats for female members.
  • Awami League politician Shah AMS Kibria is killed in a grenade attack.

    Awami League politician Shah AMS Kibria is killed in a grenade attack.
  • Muslims attacked Buddhist villages after a Koran was burnt.

    Muslims attacked Buddhist villages after a Koran was burnt.
  • The Supreme Court executed Abdul Kader Mullah of the Islami party, who perpetrated crimes against humanity during the 1971 war of independence.

    The Supreme Court executed Abdul Kader Mullah of the Islami party, who perpetrated crimes against humanity during the 1971 war of independence.