This document provides an overview of the political and economic history of Bangladesh from 1971-1980. It discusses Bangladesh gaining independence from Pakistan in 1971 after years of exploitation. The transportation system was destroyed during the war and subsequent natural disasters like cyclones further damaged infrastructure. High inflation occurred after independence as the new country had to import many commodities and floods/famine exacerbated price rises. While India helped Bangladesh's economy, it also pursued its own interests and influenced Bangladesh's economic policies. The country achieved political independence but continued to face extreme poverty and economic hardship in this early post-independence period.

1. W
ELCOM
E
TO
OUR
PRESENTATION
ON
POLITICAL AND
ECONOM
IC
HISTORY
OF
BANGLADESH
(1971-1980)

2. BANGLADESH AND ITS BACK HISTORY
colonial Exploitation of 23 years from 1947
to 1971
a province of West Pakistan
exploited everywhere in case of education,
employment and development

3. Liberation
of war
1971
POLITICAL HISTORY

4. LIBERATION OF WAR

5. POST LIBERATION POLITICAL HISTORY OF
BANGLADESH

6. ZIAUR RAHMAN, (1975-81)

7. ECONOMIC CONDITION(1971-1980)

8. ECONOMIC CONDITION(1971-1980)

9. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AFTER INDEPENDENCE
The internal transportation system was virtually destroyed during the
war of independence.
A severe cyclone hit its coastal areas and damaged transportation
system
Important bridges were destroyed by the freedom fighters
Karnafuly channel was blocked by sank ship.
Lack of budget to repair the roads.

10. PRICE LEVEL
No stabilization in price level after Independence.
As commodities are required to import from countries so price hike was a
must.
The flood during the war caused
price rise up suddenly after the independence
Moreover, the famine in 1974 gave a upper boost to price
Less diplomatic relation as a new born country

11. INFLUENCE OF INDIA ON BANGLADESH
ECONOMY
Help was mainly provided to carry out India’s own interest .
Pakistan’s very existence was not accepted by India.
India gained an instant market for its many products in Bangladesh
after independence.
India made Bangladesh to vow to them alaways

12. COMPARISON BETWEEN PRE-LIBERATION AND POST-
LIBERATION PERIOD
Achieved regional independence but not the economical independence.
Extreme poverty evading life
Extreme poverty prevailing everywhere

13. STICKING EVENTS INFLUENCING POLITICS AND
ECONOMY OF BANGLADESH
Assassination of Mujib
Assassination of Zia
Flood and cyclone in 1971
Famine in 1974