Bangladeshi History | 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

On 16 December 1971, East Pakistan was liberated from Pakistan as the newly independent state of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh is the new name of East Pakistan

The history of East Bengal and East Pakistan from 1947 to 1971

The territory of East Pakistan was handed in the Simla Agreement

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

Laurence Frederic Rushbrook Williams: British historian

His books also include:

Pakistan Under Challenge

The East Pakistan tragedy

The State of Pakistan

Explanation

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was a Bangladeshi politician and first president of Bangladesh.

He is referred to as the "Father of the Nation" in Bangladesh. 

Born: March 17, 1920, Tungipara, Bangladesh

Assassinated: August 15, 1975, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Party: Awami League