Bangladesh drafted its constitution declaring faith in secularism, democracy, and socialism. However, in 1975 Sheikh Mujib got the constitution amended to shift from a parliamentary to a 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.

Which of the following statements is correct?

a- Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971.
b- It consisted of the partitioned areas of Punjab and Kashmir from British India.

Only statement a is correct.

Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971. It consisted of the partitioned areas of Bengal and Assam from British India.