VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > F. South and Southeast Asia, 1945–2000 > 1. South Asia, 1945–2000 > e. Bangladesh > 1995, Jan. 24
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1995, Jan. 24
 
Bombs were thrown at Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia; she escaped injury.  1
 
1996, March 27
 
The premier stepped down because of ongoing political violence.  2
 
1998, July–Sept
 
Floodwaters devastated Bangladesh by covering most of the country, killing over 1,400 people and stranding up to 30 million. This number accounted for nearly one-fourth of the total population.  3
 
Nov. 8
 
Fifteen former members of the Bangladesh military were sentenced to death for their role in the 1975 assassinations of the family of Sheik Hasina Wazed, whose Awami League was restored to power in 1996.  4
 
 
 
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