Historical eventApril 171971

Provisional Government of Bangladesh

The Provisional Government of Bangladesh is formed.

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When
Saturday, April 17 197155 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1970s
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At a glance

Dates: 1971-04-17 – 1972-01-18.

Place: Bangladesh.

Type: provisional government.

What came before

Background The 1970 general election , the first of its kind in Pakistan after years of military rule, was held on 7 December 1970. The Awami League , led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman , secured 160 out of 300 seats, becoming the majority in the National Assembly . With the elections concluded, president Yahya Khan was to inaugurate the National Assembly, and the elected legislators were to draft a new constitution. With the Awami League being in the majority in the assembly,

What happened

The Provisional Government of Bangladesh, popularly known as the Mujibnagar Government and also known as the Bangladeshi government-in-exile, was the first and founding government of Bangladesh that was established following the proclamation of independence of East Pakistan as Bangladesh on 10 April 1971. Headed by prime minister Tajuddin Ahmad, it was the supreme leadership of the liberation movement, comprising a cabinet, a diplomatic corps, an assembly, an armed force, and a radio service.

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April 17 1971 — 55 years ago, on a Saturday.

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