Bangladesh

Some of the key events about Bangladesh

• 1943

  A devastating famine killed an estimated 2-3 million people in Bengal (present-day Bangladesh and West Bengal)
• 1970

  A catastrophic cyclone struck East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), causing up to 500,000 deaths
• 1971

  Bangladesh gained independence from Pakistan after a nine-month war of liberation
• 1971

  The Bangladesh Liberation War resulted in widespread atrocities and the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians
• 1974

  The country adopted its first constitution, establishing a parliamentary democracy
• 1974

  A severe famine affected Bangladesh, leading to approximately 1.5 million deaths
• 1988

  Catastrophic floods submerged about 75% of Bangladesh's land area, affecting millions
• 1990

  A peaceful mass uprising led to the restoration of democracy after years of military rule
• 1991

  Bangladesh held its first free and fair parliamentary elections since independence
• 1991

  A powerful cyclone hit Bangladesh, causing over 138,000 fatalities and massive destruction
• 1998

  Severe flooding affected about 68% of the country, causing widespread damage and displacement
• 2000

  The country achieved self-sufficiency in food production, a major milestone for its agriculture sector
• 2004

  Floods affected over 30 million people, submerging 60% of the country
• 2007

  Cyclone Sidr devastated southern Bangladesh, resulting in over 3,000 deaths and significant economic losses
• 2009

  The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea ruled in favor of Bangladesh in a maritime boundary dispute with Myanmar
• 2013

  The Rana Plaza building collapse killed over 1,100 garment workers, highlighting unsafe working conditions
• 2015

  Bangladesh achieved the Millennium Development Goal of halving poverty five years ahead of schedule
• 2018

  The country launched its first satellite, Bangabandhu-1, into space
• 2021

  The United Nations recommended Bangladesh's graduation from Least Developed Country status
• 2022

  The Padma Bridge, Bangladesh's longest bridge, was opened, connecting the southwest region to the rest of the country

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