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Complete the sentence about Mangal Shobhajatra with the correct year: The procession of the festival was first observed in ______ at Jessore which was organized by Charupit a non government organization based in Jashore.
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Complete the sentence about Mangal Shobhajatra with the correct year: The procession of the festival was first observed in ______ at Jessore which was organized by Charupit a non government organization based in Jashore.
1986. The procession of the festival was first observed in 1986 at Jessore which was organized by Charupit a non government organization based in Jashore.
2
Near which location in Bangladesh does the Jamuna River join the Padma River?
Goalundo Ghat. The Jamuna flows south and joins the Padma River, near Goalundo Ghat.
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Complete the sentence about Niaz Murshed with the correct year: In ______, placed second in the zonal tournament, held in Sharjah, UAE the same year, earning the International Master title in the process.
1981. In 1981, placed second in the zonal tournament, held in Sharjah, UAE the same year, earning the International Master title in the process.
4
Which fruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh?
the jackfruit. Jackfruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
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In which year did a government ordinance convert the Grameen project into an independent bank authorised by national legislation?
1983. Banks established in 1983
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Complete the sentence about Mir Jafar with the correct year: In ______ the Maratha Empire led by Raghoji I Bhonsle, began to raid, pillage and annex the territories of Alivardi Khan, the Nawab of Bengal.
1747. In 1747 the Maratha Empire led by Raghoji I Bhonsle, began to raid, pillage and annex the territories of Alivardi Khan, the Nawab of Bengal.
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Which public health milestone did Bangladesh celebrate in 2014 when the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the entire South-East Asia Region free of which disease?
polio. Chapter 26:Poliomyelitis.
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Who is the highest ranking civil servant of Bangladesh and the chief of the Cabinet Division?
The Cabinet Secretary. Cabinet Secretary is the highest ranking civil servant of Bangladesh Civil Service and the Chief of the Cabinet Division of Bangladesh.
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Which sea lies to the south of Bangladesh?
the Bay of Bengal
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What term describes the sudden floods that come down from the Khasi and Jaintia hills in Meghalaya into the haor region early in the monsoon?
Flash floods. Early monsoon flash floods often cause extensive damage to the boro crop.
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Complete the sentence about Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 with the correct year: In early March ______, approximately 300 Biharis were slaughtered in riots by Bengali mobs in Chittagong alone.
1971. In early March 1971, approximately 300 Biharis were slaughtered in riots by Bengali mobs in Chittagong alone.
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Which geographic region hosts the largest part of the worldwide Bangladeshi diaspora?
the Middle East. Bangladeshis in the Middle East form the largest part of the worldwide Bangladeshi diaspora.
13
Complete the sentence about Bengal tiger with the correct year: The validity of several tiger subspecies in continental Asia was questioned in ______.
1999. The validity of several tiger subspecies in continental Asia was questioned in 1999.
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Complete the sentence about Savar with the correct year: On 24 November ______, a garment factory fire killed at least 112 people.
2012. On 24 November 2012, a garment factory fire killed at least 112 people.
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Which trade association is the apex representative body of the woven and knit apparel manufacturing industry in Bangladesh?
the BGMEA. BGMEA was founded in 1983.
16
Which peak on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border is the highest peak of Bangladesh?
Saka Haphong. The highest point in Bangladesh is the Saka Haphong, located near the border with Myanmar, with an elevation of 1,064 m (3,491 ft).
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Which high-tech energy pipeline, inaugurated in 2023, transports refined diesel fuel across 131 kilometers from Siliguri in India to Parbatipur in Bangladesh?
the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFP). Bangladesh–India Friendship Pipeline
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Who moved the Lahore Resolution of 1940 on behalf of the Muslim League, calling for independent states in the Muslim-majority areas?
A. K. Fazlul Huq. Maulvi A.K. Fazlul Huq
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Complete the sentence about History of Bengal with the correct year: An independent Bengal Sultanate was formed in ______ and ruled the region for two centuries, during which Islam was the state religion.
1346. An independent Bengal Sultanate was formed in 1346 and ruled the region for two centuries, during which Islam was the state religion.
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Complete the sentence about Rajshahi with the correct year: Most of the public buildings were severely damaged by the earthquake of 12 June ______.
1897. Most of the public buildings were severely damaged by the earthquake of 12 June 1897.
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Complete the sentence about Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology with the correct year: As an acknowledgement of this contribution, the school was renamed to Ahsanullah School of Engineering in ______.
1908. As an acknowledgement of this contribution, the school was renamed to Ahsanullah School of Engineering in 1908.
22
Complete the sentence about Jamuna River with the correct year: Before the Partition of Bengal in ______, passenger steamers used to ply up to Dibrugarh in the state of Assam in the Indian Union.
1947. Before the Partition of Bengal in 1947, passenger steamers used to ply up to Dibrugarh in the state of Assam in the Indian Union.
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Complete the sentence about Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with the correct year: In December ______, Biman Bangladesh Airlines launched a route to New York City via Delhi, Dubai and Amsterdam.
1993. In December 1993, Biman Bangladesh Airlines launched a route to New York City via Delhi, Dubai and Amsterdam.
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Which valuable heavy mineral sands are deposited along the coastal belt and coastal islands of Bangladesh, holding industrial potential?
zircon, rutile, ilmenite and monazite
25
Which traditional dessert, a yogurt-based sweet from Bogura prepared in a clay pot, became a geographical indication product on 26 June 2023?
Bogurar Doi. Bogurar doi in a sora clay pot
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Complete the sentence about Mongla Port with the correct year: The port was founded in ______ to serve the southwestern region of East Bengal.
1950. The port was founded in 1950 to serve the southwestern region of East Bengal.
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