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Bangladesh Liberation War (1971)

Conflict that led to the independence of East Pakistan, becoming Bangladesh.

Awami League

Political party in Bangladesh led by Sheikh Mujibur Rehman.

Reservation introduced in Bangladesh (1971)

30% reservation for individuals who fought in the Bangladesh Liberation War.

Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman

Occurred on 15 August 1975, resulting in the freezing of quotas.

S.H.'s first term as Prime Minister

Sheikh Hasina first became Prime Minister in 1996.

2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner

Muhammad Yunus, recognized for pioneering microcredit through Grameen Bank.

India-Bangladesh Treaty of 1972

Treaty for peace and friendship between India and Bangladesh, known as the Indira-Mujib Treaty.

Land Boundary Agreement (2015)

Agreement that resolved land disputes, involving 111 enclaves given to Bangladesh and 51 taken by India.

Teesta River Water Dispute

Ongoing disagreement over water sharing between India and Bangladesh related to India's dam construction.

CORPAT and SAMPRITI

Joint military exercises conducted between the armed forces of India and Bangladesh.

Roppur Nuclear Power Plant

Nuclear plant being developed in Bangladesh with assistance from India and Russia.

Sheikh Hasina's response to student protests

Described protesting students as 'terrorist' (razakars) leading to intensified protests.

Reservation ruling by the court

Court reduced the initial 30% reservation to 7%, allocating 5% for kin and 2% for minorities and transgender.