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1971 The first naval fleet of Bangladesh 'Bangabandhu Naubohar' consisting of six small ships was inaugurated.
Google | Bangladesh Navy Timeline | 1983 November 5-9, Severe cyclonic storm (hurricane) hits Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, St Martin's Island, Teknaf, Ukhia, Moipong, Sonadia, Barisal, Patuakhali and Noakhali; maximum wind speed 136 km/hr; storm surge height 1.52m; 300 fishermen missing.
Google | Natural Disasters in Bangladesh Timeline | 1986 November 8-9, Cyclonic storm hits offshore islands and chars of Chittagong, Barisal, Patuakhali and Noakhali; maximum wind speed 110 km/hr; 14 people killed.
Google | Natural Disasters in Bangladesh Timeline | 1998 A general strike began and police clashed with strikers. An alliance of 7 opposition parties protested alleged attempts by police to kill their leader, Khaleda Zia.
Google | Political Crisis in Bangladesh Timeline |