Asia/Southern Asia
Bangladesh
Dhaka
169.8 Mio
147 570 km²
Bangladeshi taka
Coastal
Bengali
Historical Events
1204 - Muslim Conquest
The region saw the beginning of Muslim rule following the conquest in 1204.
1757 - Battle of Plassey
Marked the beginning of British colonial rule in Bengal.
1947 - Partition of India
East Bengal became the eastern wing of the newly formed Dominion of Pakistan.
1971 - Bangladesh Independence War
Civil war led to Bangladesh achieving independence from Pakistan on December 16.
1975 - Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
The founding leader of Bangladesh was assassinated, changing the political landscape.
1981 - Assassination of Ziaur Rahman
Ziaur Rahman, president of Bangladesh, was assassinated amid political turmoil.
1990 - Overthrow of Hussain Muhammad Ershad
Ershad's dictatorship came to an end through a mass uprising.
1991 - Democratization of Bangladesh
Transition to a democratic government was established after Ershad's regime.
2024 - July Revolution
Khaleda Zia overthrown, leading to the formation of an interim government.