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  1. 1 day ago · Economic history This African giraffe was imported into Bengal and re-exported to China circa 1415. The Barkentine Linnet, a ship built in Chittagong, off the coast of Hong Kong circa 1890 The major maritime trade routes of the Bengal Sultanate Tannery owners with members of the Directorate of Industries, Government of East Bengal in 1949 In the 1950s and 1960s, Adamjee Jute Mills was the ...

  2. 3 days ago · The 1981 Bangladeshi presidential elections were held on 15 November 1981. The result was a victory for the incumbent acting President Abdus Sattar of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), who received 65.5% of the vote, beating his principal challenger Kamal Hossain of the Awami League. Voter turnout was 54.3%.

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  4. 5 days ago · About (91.04%) of Bangladeshis are Muslims, followed by Hindus (largest-minority) at (7.95%), Buddhists (0.61%) and Christians (0.30%) and others (0.12%) as per 2022 census. Bangladesh has one of the highest population densities in the world. The total fertility rate (TFR) has been reduced by more than two thirds since Independence.

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    • 1,300,000 ( Rohingya refugees )
  5. May 9, 2024 · Bangladesh—a South Asian postcolonial, over-populated and Muslim-majority country—achieved its independence through a bloody, nine-month-long war in 1971. Bangladesh is inclined towards authoritarianism under the present prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has ruled for nearly 15 years. Fifty Years of Bangladesh, 1971–2021, by Taj Hashmi ...

  6. Jul 9, 2023 · Heritage sites are cultural and natural treasures that provide a glimpse into the rich history and traditions of a country or region. These sites hold significant historical, architectural, or cultural value and are preserved for future generations. Bangladesh, a country brimming with captivating stories and ancient wonders, boasts a plethora of such heritage sites. Keep reading as we go over ...

  7. Apr 29, 2024 · Publish : 29 Apr 2024, 08:01 AM Update : 29 Apr 2024, 09:34 AM. April 10, 1971, is one of the most significant days in the history of Bangladesh. On that day, Bangladesh adopted the “proclamation of independence” (POI). This document single-handedly turned the war of liberation from a secessionist movement to a lawful claim for self ...

  8. May 8, 2024 · Pledge to build prosperous Bangladesh. The clock struck 8:00am. In sync, students, government employees and politicians across the country stood up, faced the national flag and started singing the ...