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1973 The tripartite repatriation began and some 1,468 Bangalis and 1,308 Pakistanis were repatriated within the first week. Pakistan and India agreed that the issue of 195 accused Pakistanis would be settled between Bangladesh and Pakistan. Pakistan kept the 203 Bangladeshis out of this repatriation process.
Google | Bangladesh Timeline | 1982 The country saw the first closed holiday on Friday instead of Sunday after it was changed to Friday and Saturday from Saturday and Sunday.
Google | Bangladesh Timeline | 2001 The non-party caretaker administration decides to permit multinational forces to use its airspace, seaports and airports for any possible joint action to combat terrorism in the region.
Google | Bangladesh Timeline | 2006 At least 100,000 Awami League (AL)-led 14-party supporters rallied in Dhaka demanding electoral reforms ahead of national elections and using strident rhetoric against the ruling BNP-led coalition.
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