1976 in Bangladesh

The year 1976 was the 5th year after the independence of Bangladesh. It was also the year when Gen Ziaur Rahman consolidated his power and proceeded to become the President.

Incumbents

Note: For the year 1976 average official exchange rate for BDT was 15.40 per US$.

16 May - Farakka Long March was led by Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, demanded demolition of the Farakka Barrage constructed by India to divert flow of Ganges waters inside its territory, triggering the drying up of river Padma and desertification of Bangladesh.
21 July - Col. Abu Taher was tried by a military tribunal inside the Dhaka Central Jail and sentenced to death. The trial was later considered flawed.
Five years after the secession of East Pakistan, Pakistan has Diplomatic Relations with Bangladesh.
19 November - General Zia took over the powers of Chief Martial Law Administrator, leaving President Sayem with only ceremonial function.

In the year 1976, the first year of the award, 9 individuals were awarded Ekushey Padak in recognition of their contribution to different fields:

Domestic football: Mohammedan SC won 1976 Dhaka First Division League title, while Abahani KC came out runners-up.