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All political parties and trade unions were banned for the time being, with the death penalty to be administered for corruption and political agitation. Ershad's takeover was initially viewed as a positive development, as Bangladesh was in a state of serious economic difficulty after Zia's death and political turmoil.
The Proclamation of Bangladeshi Independence in March 1971 led to the nine-month-long Bangladesh Liberation War, which culminated in the emergence of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Independence was declared in 1971. Since gaining independence, Bangladesh has faced political instability, economic reconstruction, and social transformation.
Bangladesh co-hosts the ICC Cricket World Cup with India and Sri Lanka. 5 September: India and Bangladesh sign a pact to end their 40-year border demarcation dispute. [42] 2012: 18 January: Bangladesh Army claimed to have foiled a coup d'état attempt. 24 November: Garments factory fire at Tazreen Fashion factory in Ashulia kills 117. [43] 2013 ...
The launch of Operation Searchlight and declaration of Independence marked the start of Bangladesh Liberation War on 26 March 1971. [20] The war lasted nine months and ended on 16 December 1971. [20] The Pakistan Army targeted religious minorities and political supporters of the Independence of Bangladesh. [21]
Since its independence, the Awami League (AL) and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have remained two of the most powerful political parties in Bangladesh. [53] The first pillar of the government is the executive organ, which is entrusted with the total administration of the country. [107]
Bangladesh has suffered from assaults on university students - who are regarded as the pioneers of grassroots movements in the past - in order to change their political opinions. After the 2018 elections were held, reports of vote rigging emerged which sparked protests by the Left Democratic Alliance. However, cases of police brutality and ...
Under the quota system, some 30% of sought-after civil service jobs are reserved for relatives of veterans who fought in Bangladesh’s war of independence from Pakistan in 1971 - with many of the ...
The Soviet Union supported Bangladesh and Indian armies, as well as the Mukti Bahini during the war, recognising that the independence of Bangladesh would weaken the position of its rivals—the United States and the People's Republic of China. It gave assurances to India that if a confrontation with the U.S. or China developed, the USSR would ...