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1975 in Bangladesh

Explore 4 historical events and records for Bangladesh in 1975.

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Historical records for Bangladesh in 1975

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August

15 August 1975

Assassination of Mujibar Rahman

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

General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler. Bangladesh army officers kill Sheik Mujibar Rahman, the countrys founding leader and father of Hasina Wajed

15 August 1975

Assassination of Mujibar Rahman

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

General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler

15 August 1975

Constitution of Bangladesh

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

Introduces a one-party socialist system and assumes almost dictatorial powers. General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler

15 August 1975

Coup

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

General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler

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