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1972 in Bangladesh

Explore 4 historical events and records for Bangladesh in 1972.

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Historical records for Bangladesh in 1972

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January

10 January 1972

Arrest of Mujibar Rahman

Rahman, Mujibar · Dhaka · President of Bangladesh · Government / Government of Bangladesh

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman returns to Dhaka from prison in West Pakistan

10 January 1972

Treaty of Friendship

Rahman, Mujibar · President of Bangladesh · Government / Government of Bangladesh

India and Bangladesh sign a friendship Treaty

10 January 1972

Visit to Dhaka

Rahman, Mujibar · Dhaka · President of Bangladesh · Government / Government of Bangladesh

Rahman visits Dacca

12 January 1972

Resignation of Mujibar Rahman

Rahman, Mujibar · President of Bangladesh · Government / Government of Bangladesh

Resigns in order to become Prime Minister

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