Bangladesh History and Politics

Independent Bangladesh and Its Institutions

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  1. On which date did the Constitution of Bangladesh come into force?
  2. Which four principles were the original fundamental principles of state policy in the 1972 constitution?
  3. How many directly elected constituencies does the Jatiya Sangsad have, apart from the seats reserved for women?
  4. Who wrote the lyrics of the national anthem of Bangladesh, Amar Shonar Bangla?
  5. Which popular honorific title, meaning 'Friend of Bengal', was conferred on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at a public reception at the Racecourse Ground in 1969?
  6. In which year did Bangladesh become a member of the United Nations?
  7. Which international organisation of former British territories did Bangladesh join in 1972?
  8. Which memorial at Savar, about 35 km northwest of Dhaka, was built to honour those who died in the Liberation War?
  9. What does the flag of Bangladesh show?
  10. Which animal is the national animal of Bangladesh?
  11. Which flower is the national flower of Bangladesh?
  12. Into how many administrative divisions is Bangladesh divided?
  13. Which festival, held on 14 April, is the Bengali New Year?
  14. In which year was the Peace Accord signed to end the conflict in the Chittagong Hill Tracts?
  15. Who is the head of state in Bangladesh under the parliamentary system?
  16. Which two divisions make up the Supreme Court of Bangladesh?
  17. Which caretaker system for elections, introduced in 1996, was later abolished in 2011?
  18. What was the 2015 agreement between Bangladesh and India that exchanged border enclaves?
  19. For how long did the Liberation War of 1971 last?
  20. Whose names are most often remembered among the language martyrs of 1952?
  21. At what age may citizens vote in elections in Bangladesh?
  22. What is the parliament of Bangladesh called?
  23. What is the name of the lowest tier of rural local government in Bangladesh?
  24. Which official language is used in the government and schools of Bangladesh?
  25. On which date is Independence Day observed in Bangladesh?

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