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A Violent Breakup: How has Bangladesh fared since it became independent of (West) Pakistan?. By: Sarah Schwarze. A Declaration of Independence.
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A Violent Breakup: How has Bangladesh fared since it became independent of (West) Pakistan? By: Sarah Schwarze
A Declaration of Independence "On behalf of our great national leader, the supreme commander of Bangladesh Sheikh MujiburRahmando hereby proclaim the independenceof Bangladesh." March 26, 1971
December 3, 1971- Indian Intervention January 11, 1972- Bangladesh Simla Agreement
Constitution Strong Executive Prime Minister Ceremonial Presidency Independent Judiciary Unicameral legislature
March 7, 1973- AWAMI LEAGUE First Elections Goals
Some economic improvement during 1975 Slow implementation of political reforms Success? Criticism of government policies
Military Coups ZiaurRahman 1975-1981 President Chief Justice Sayem Martial Law Retires
MartialLaw Hussain Muhammad Ershad President and Army Chief 1982-1988 Pro-government candidates Parliamentary Election in May