1952 The Basic Principles Committee of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan announces its recommendation that Urdu should be the only state language.Google | Bengali Language Movement Timeline1952 In a public meting at Paltan Maidan, Dhaka, Prime Minister Nazimuddin declares that Urdu alone will be the state language of Pakistan.Google | Bengali Language Movement Timeline1952 Indra Mohan Rajbongsi, renowned singer, was born.Google | Indra Mohan Rajbongsi Timeline1972 Australia recognizes Bangladesh as an independent nation.Google | Bangladesh Australia Relations Timeline1972 Cyprus recognizes Bangladesh as an independent nation.Google | Bangladesh Cyprus Relations Timeline1972 Czechoslovakia recognizes Bangladesh as an independent nation.Google | Bangladesh Czechoslovakia Relations Timeline1972 Fiji recognizes Bangladesh as an independent nation.Google | Bangladesh Fiji Relations Timeline1972 New Zealand recognizes Bangladesh as an independent nation.Google | Bangladesh New Zealand Relations Timeline1972 The Soviet Union recognizes Bangladesh as an independent nation becoming the first superpower to recognize Bangladesh.Google | Bangladesh Soviet Union Relations Timeline2006 US Assistant Secretary of State (South Asian Affairs) Christina B Rocca arrives in Dhaka on a three-day official visit.Google | Bangladesh USA Relations Timeline2013 A fire at the Smart Export Garment Ltd. factory killed seven female workers. An investigation was ordered the next day under allegations that the emergency exit was locked.Google | Fire in Bangladesh Timeline