1971: The Bangladesh liberation war occured and Bangkadesh became independent. By daniela789 Sep 21, 1971 The Bangladesh liberation war occured and Bangladesh became independent. Jul 5, 1975 Sheikh Mujib becomes president of Bangladesh. Nov 11, 1988 Islam becomes state religion. Jan 4, 1996 Awami League won the elections. Feb 21, 1998 Two-thirds of the country was devastated by the worst floods ever. Jun 14, 2001 Bomb kills 10 people at mass in a Roman Catholic church. May 28, 2004 The parliament reserves 45 seats for female members. Jan 30, 2005 Awami League politician Shah AMS Kibria is killed in a grenade attack. Oct 6, 2012 Muslims attacked Buddhist villages after a Koran was burnt. Dec 17, 2013 The Supreme Court executed Abdul Kader Mullah of the Islami party, who perpetrated crimes against humanity during the 1971 war of independence.