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10 April: A provisional Bangladesh government-in-exile is formed. 11 April: Radio address by Tajuddin Ahmad, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. 12 April: M. A. G. Osmani takes up the command of Bangladesh Armed Forces. 17 April: A provisional government-in-exile took oath in Baidyanathtala (now called Mujibnagar) in Meherpur District
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 ...
Fog is a visible aerosol consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth's surface. [1] [2] Fog can be considered a type of low-lying cloud usually resembling stratus and is heavily influenced by nearby bodies of water, topography, and wind conditions.
The founder of the Church of the Firstborn predicted the Second Coming of Christ would occur on this day. [114] 1969 Charles Manson: Manson predicted that Helter skelter, an apocalyptic race war, would occur in 1969. [115] 1972 Herbert W. Armstrong: The second of three revised dates from Armstrong after his 1936 and 1943 predictions failed to ...
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) [1] including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. [1] [2] [3]
This is a list of battles and wars that involved or occurred in Bangladesh throughout different periods of history. Some of the battles and wars occurred when the modern area of Bangladesh was under different empires, especially the Mughal Empire and the British Empire, and the Bengalis served in both the Mughal and the British militaries.
The national monument to the Liberation War. The Independence Day of Bangladesh is celebrated on 26 March on the day Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared the Independence of Bangladesh. [16] Various programs are organised in the country to mark the occasion. [16] The National Flag of Bangladesh is flown on all government buildings. [17]
Bangladesh is elected to a two-year term on the UN Security Council. 3 June: Zia-ur Rahman wins presidential election and secures his position for a five-year term. 1979: 18 February: The 1979 General Election takes place. Bangladesh Nationalist Party led by Zia scores a decisive victory. [39] 1981: 30 May: Assassination of Ziaur Rahman. 1982: ...