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The history of Bangladesh (1971–present) refers to the period after the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan . 1972–80: Post-independence era. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman administration. Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, as prime minister, with US President Gerald Ford at the Oval Office in 1974.
Humayun occupies Gaur, but leaves Bengal to Sher Shah Suri. 1575. Battle of Tukaroi between the Sultanate of Bangala and the Mughal Empire . 1578. Mughal Subahdar Khan Jahan invades the Bhati region of East Bengal, but is defeated by Isa Khan and his allies, near Kishoreganj . 1584.
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Willem van Schendel’s state-of-the-art history navigates the extraordinary twists and turns that created modern Bangladesh through ecological disaster, colonialism, partition, a war of independence and cultural renewal.
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—M. Serajul Islam, Retired Bangladeshi Diplomat, Bangladesh “What a history Bangladesh has had in 50 years! Taj Hashmi captures it all in his beloved homeland! In his pessimism of the intellect and the optimism of the soul he pulls no punches and critiques his “sonar Bangla” in the starkest terms but he remains optimistic and ever hopeful.
—M. Serajul Islam, Retired Bangladeshi Diplomat, Bangladesh “What a history Bangladesh has had in 50 years! Taj Hashmi captures it all in his beloved homeland! In his pessimism of the intellect and the optimism of the soul he pulls no punches and critiques his “sonar Bangla” in the starkest terms but he remains optimistic and ever hopeful.
Willem van Schendel’s state-of-the-art history navigates the extraordinary twists and turns that created modern Bangladesh through ecological disaster, colonialism, partition, a war of independence and cultural renewal.
Feb 12, 2009 · The story begins with the early geological history of the delta which has decisively shaped Bangladesh society. The narrative then moves chronologically through the era of colonial rule, the partition of Bengal, the war with Pakistan and the birth of Bangladesh as an independent state.
