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Bangladesh has faced several military coups since its independence from Pakistan in 1971.
1975 coups
15 August
The coup of 15 August, 1975 was organized by some junior officers of Bangladesh Army. They were led by Major Syed Faruqe Rahman and Major Rashid. The coup resulted in the assassination of the country's president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, his entire family (daughters Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana escaped as they were in Germany) and several ministers and leaders of Awami League.
3 November
The government set up by Major Faruque, Major Rashid and Khondaker Mostaq Ahmad was overthrown in another coup on 3 November, 1975. This was organized by General Khaled Mosharraf, Bir Uttom, a decorated freedom fighter.7 November
General Mosharraf's 3 day coup ended in a counter-coup organized mainly by leftwing former army colonel Abu Taher. However, in an interesting twist of events, the coup resulted in the ascension to power of General Ziaur Rahman and the subsequent execution of Taher.Coups between 1977-1980
1981 coup
The coup of 30 April, 1981 took place in the southern port city of Chittagong, where President Ziaur Rahman was assassinated by a group of disgruntled army officers led by General Manjur, another freedom fighter.
1982 coup
General Hossain Mohammad Ershad organized a blood less coup on 25 March, 1982 when he overthrew the elected president Abdus Sattar and took over as Chief Martial Law Administrator.
Later coup attempts
See also
External links
References
- Mascarenhas, Anthony. Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1986.
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