2002 in Bangladesh
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Events from the year 2002 in Bangladesh.
Incumbents
- President:
- until 21 June: Badruddoza Chowdhury
- 21 June-6 September: Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar (acting)
- starting 6 September: Iajuddin Ahmed
- Prime Minister: Khaleda Zia
- Chief Justice: Mahmudul Amin Choudhury (until 17 June), Mainur Reza Choudhury (starting 18 June)
Events
January
- 1 January - The government of Bangladesh banned the sale of polyethylene bags in the capital, Dhaka, for environmental reason.[1]
February
- 5 February - The government of Bangladesh introduce a maximum sentence of death for acid attacks.[2]
August
- 29 August - According to the annual survey by Transparency International, Bangladesh is amongst the most corrupt nations, along with Indonesia, and neighbours India and Pakistan.[3]
December
- 1 December - 30 people die in Gaibandha in a stampede when a mill owner open the gates of his house to distribute food to the poor.[4]
See also
References
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