1994 in Bangladesh

The year 1994 was the 23rd year after the independence of Bangladesh. It was the fourth year of the first term of the government of Khaleda Zia. The year was characterized by the continuous boycott of parliament by the opposition parties over the demand of a neutral Caretaker Government to oversee future elections.

Incumbents

Climate

Cyclone

A cyclone with a velocity of per hour struck the coastal area of Cox's Bazar on 2 May causing extensive damage to the districts of Cox's Bazar and Bandarban. As a result of the early warning and subsequent evacuation of about 450,000 people, the loss of life was minimal. According to official estimates 133 died and 3,559 were injured.

Economy

Note: For the year 1994 average official exchange rate for BDT was 40.21 per US$.

Events

20 March – BNP won the by-polls to Magura-2 parliamentary constituency, which had fallen vacant following the Awami League MP's death; but the victory was tainted with allegation of widespread rigging – which eventually strengthened the oppositions claim for a Caretaker government to oversee future elections.
22 August – Ikhtiaruddin Bablu, deputy mayor Khulna City Corporation, was gunned down.
6 September – The Dhanmondi residence of the founding father and President of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was handed over to Bangabandhu Memorial Trust to turn it into a museum.
23 October – Khulna Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir leader Abul Kashem Pathan was shot dead by activists of the Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chatra Dal

Awards and recognitions

International Recognition

Dr. Muhammad Yunus wins the World Food Prize

Ekushey Padak

Sports

Asian Games:

* Bangladesh participated in the 1994 Asian Games which were held from 2 to 16 October 1994 in Hiroshima, Japan. Bangladesh national kabaddi team won the only silver medal for the country in their event in the tournament. The other noticeable achievement in the tournament was that Bangladesh ranked 7th in the field hockey.Domestic football:
* Abahani Limited Dhaka won 1994 Dhaka Premier Division League title while Muktijoddha Sangsad KC became runner-up.
* Muktijoddha SKC also won Bangladesh Federation Cup title.

Births

2 February – Shukhtara Rahman, cricketer
5 April – Shamoli Ray, archer
16 September – Yeasin Khan, footballer
13 October – Liton Das, cricketer

Deaths

21 May – Mohammad Nasiruddin, journalist
28 May – Ashab Uddin Ahmad, author
30 May – Mafiz Ali Chowdhury, politician
26 June – Jahanara Imam, writer and activist
10 October – SM Sultan, painter