Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

In 1975, the Constitution of Bangladesh was amended to bring which form of government?

Options:

Presidential form of government

Parliamentary form of government

Military form of government

Federal form of Government

Correct Answer:

Presidential form of government

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Presidential form of government

Bangladesh drafted its constitution declaring faith in secularism, democracy and socialism. However, in 1975 Sheikh Mujib got the constitution amended to shift from the parliamentary to presidential form of government. He also abolished all parties except his own, the Awami League. This led to conflicts and tensions. In a dramatic and tragic development, he was assassinated in a military uprising in August 1975. The new military ruler, Ziaur Rahman, formed his own Bangladesh National Party and won elections in 1979.