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Bangladesh famine of 1974. Unofficial estimate: 1.5 million. The Bangladesh famine of 1974 began in March 1974 and ended in about December of the same year. The famine is considered one of the worst in the 20th century; it was characterised by massive flooding along the Brahmaputra River as well as high mortality.
The year 1974 was the third year after the independence of Bangladesh. It was also the third year of the first post-independence government in Bangladesh. The year saw a period of mass starvation beginning in March 1974 and ending in about December of the same year. The famine, allegedly causing death of a million people, is considered the ...
The Bangladesh genocide ( Bengali: একাত্তরের গণহত্যা, romanized: Ekāttorer Gôṇôhôtyā, lit. '71's genocide', Bengali: বাঙালি গণহত্যা, romanized: Bāṅāli Gôṇôhôtyā, lit. 'Bengali genocide') was the ethnic cleansing of Bengalis, especially Bengali Hindus, residing in East ...
Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League (BAKSAL) According to Abdur Razzaq, the 1974 famine profoundly affected Mujib's views on governance, while political unrest gave rise to increasing violence. During the famine, 70,000 people were reported as dead (Note: Reports vary). In response, he began increasing his powers.
The Bangladesh famine of 1974 was a major economic blow and humanitarian crisis. [175] In January 1975, Sheikh Mujib assumed the presidency with extraordinary powers, dissolved the parliamentary system, and established a one party state .
Bangladesh famine of 1974; Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League; Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; Jail Killing Day; Military rule, 1975 – 1990 Military coups in Bangladesh; Chittagong Hill Tracts conflict; 1990 Mass Uprising; Transition to democracy, 1991 – 2008 Caretaker government of Bangladesh; Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord
Gallantry awards for wartime service published in the Bangladesh Gazette. 1974: Bangladesh famine of 1974 cause the deaths of over one million people. 22 February: Pakistan recognizes Bangladesh. 9 April: A tripartite agreement is signed between Bangladesh, India and Pakistan regarding post-war humanitarian issues. 17 September
Ever since independence, the possibility of famine started appearing in Bangladesh. Corrupt administration, worsening flood situation, failure to deal with food crisis led to famine in North Bengal in 1974. The death toll from the famine is claimed to be between 27,000 and 15 lakh or approximately 300,000 to 4,500,000 (or 1 to 1.5 million).