Bangladesh

1. Bangladesh
Birth of a Nation

2. Historical Background
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1757 : Battle of Plassey
1857 : Sepoy Mutiny
1905 : Separation of Bengal
1911 : Bengal Pact
1947 : East Pakistan created on basis of Two Nation Theory
1952 : Language Movement
1966 : Autonomy Movement
1970 : General Elections in Pakistan
1971 : Liberation War and Birth of Bangladesh

3. Bangladesh at a Glance
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• Capital :
• Per Capita Income :
141000 Sq. Km
160 Million
Muslim(78%),
Hindu(20%),
Christian(1%),
Buddhist(0.8%),
Others(0.2%)
Bengali(99%)
Others(1%)
Dhaka
$850

4. A tale Extraordinaire
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Language Movement
International Mother Language Day
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman launches Freedom Struggle
Bangladesh liberated in 8 months 20 days
Liberation Friend’s Award
Heritage
National Anthem