Bangladesh | MCQs

Explanation

In 1966 Mujib-ur-Rehman (leader of the Awami League) made public his controversial six-point formula.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman announced the six points in Lahore.

Explanation

Bangladesh released the Pakistani prisoners of the 1971 War in 1974, under the Simla Agreement, which was signed between India and Pakistan on July 2, 1972.

The agreement aimed to establish peace and diplomacy between the two nations and led to the repatriation of prisoners of war.

Explanation

Sheikh Mujib was arrested during Ayub Khan's era.

He was a key figure in the movement against Ayub Khan's military rule.

In 1966, Mujib launched the Six-Point Movement, which called for greater autonomy for East Pakistan.

Explanation

Pak Prime Minister Mr. Z.A. Bhutto visited Bangladesh from 27-29 June 1974.

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was 9th prime minister of Pakistan. 

Pakistan Peoples Party was launched on November 30, 1967 by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.

REASON OF THE ZA BHUTTO BANGLADESH VISIT

Bangladesh, June 2E —Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan publicly apologized,  for what he called the

“shameful repression and unspeakable crimes”

committed in Bangladesh by the Pakistani Army before the eastern part of Pakistan gained independence in December 1971.

while 

Pak Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto paid a visit to Bangladesh from 1-3 October 1989.

Explanation

The separation of East Pakistan in 1971 was triggered by political and military conflict between East and West Pakistan.

It culminated in the Bangladesh Liberation War, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.

Explanation

Sheikh Mujib-Ur-Rehman served as the first President and later as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 17 April 1971 until his assassination on 15 August 1975.

Explanation

In 1966, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the leader of the Awami League, presented a six-point demand for autonomy for East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).

The six points were:

1. A federal system with a weak central government
2. Provincial autonomy for East Pakistan
3. Separate currency for East Pakistan
4. Separate foreign trade policy for East Pakistan
5. Provincial control over taxation
6. A separate militia for East Pakistan

Explanation

The process of separation of East Pakistan was secretly supported by America.

This sets up a framework for blaming Pakistan’s current problems with the United States as well

In 1971, an internal crisis in Pakistan resulted in a third war between India and Pakistan and the secession of East Pakistan, creating the independent state of Bangladesh.

These events altered the relationship between the United States and the region.

Explanation

  Mujib-ur-Rehman presented a Six-Point formula in 1966, in collaboration with his party and demanded the Pakistan government to implement his six points in every way to the fullest extent.

Explanation

Laurence Frederic Rushbrook Williams: British historian

His books also include:

Pakistan Under Challenge

The East Pakistan tragedy

The State of Pakistan