PPT_History of the Emergence (1st class).pptx

Bangladesh is a South Asian country located on the Bay of Bengal, bordered by India to the west, north, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, and natural beauty, including the world's largest river delta formed by the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. Bangladesh became an independent nation in 1971 after a war of independence against Pakistan. The country is famous for its textile industry, Sundarbans mangrove forest (home to the Bengal tiger), and a growing economy. Despite challenges like population density and climate vulnerability, Bangladesh has made significant progress in areas such as education, healthcare, and technology. Dhaka is its capital and largest city.

1. Course Title: History of t he Emergence of Bangladesh Course Code: BDS-1201 Nabila Sultana Email: [email protected]

2. I am a CSE student. Why I will learn this course?

3. COURSE RATIONALE This course endeavors to understand society of Bangladesh both from theoretical and historical perspectives. This course focuses on the history of the emergence of Bangladesh and will emphasize on the historical background and structural changes of Bangladesh society. Bangladesh was born as an Independent country of the Bangali Nation from a series of conflicts. Struggles, Popular Movement among different forces from a geographical area that constituted British India. This course examines the series of events through which the conflicts and fights leading to the creation of a new country. We do so by asking questions: who, what, when, where, why? Who were individuals and groups in conflict? Why? What led to war? Who engaged in the fighting? Who supported which side? By asking questions and seeking answers, we can better understand the emergence of Bangladesh in 1971.

4. COURSE OBJECTIVES To understand the society of Bangladesh both from theoretical and historical perspectives; To explore the history of the emergence of Bangladesh; To provide the understanding on the historical background and structural changes of Bangladesh society; Promote a sense of citizenship and respect for the history of Bangladesh

5. DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS Land and the people – History, Geography and Economy of Bangladesh Introduction - Course description, learning methods and outcomes, assessment procedure, etc. Introducing Bangladesh - Basic information regarding location, People and Races, territory, area, people, resources, Language and culture, administrative units, structure of government, Geography and Climate, Social structure and system, etc.

6. DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS Gangaridai Mixed races: Pre Aryans & Aryans Bangla language Name of “Bangladesh ”

7. MAJOR COURSE CONTENTS Ancient Period The History of Bengal, Evolution of Bangla, Ethnic origin and ethnic varieties among people of Bangladesh Early history of the people of this region, different dynasties Social and administrative system of Bengal (ancient).

8. DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS Medieval Bengal/Medieval Period Rise of Islam Bengal Delhi Sultanate (1204–1352) Bengal Sultanate (1352–1576); Mughal period (1574–1717) Social, Economic and Cultural History of the Medieval Bengal

9. DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS Colonial Bengal From the Mughal empire to the British empire Battle of Palissy and British East India Company (1757–1858)

10. DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS Colonial encounters/British rule (1858–1947) Bangal Dewani System Dual government system Bengal famine Permanent settlement act

11. DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS Colonial encounters/British rule (1858–1947) Towards Partition - Rise of Bengali nationalism, Bengal partition-1905 , formation of Muslim League in Dhaka and annulment of the partition Introduction to Pakistan - Two Nations Theory, Lahore resolution, 1946 election, Riot, Creation of West and East Pakistan

12. DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS Session – 13 (Mid-term exam)

13. DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS Pakistan Period Discrimination between East & West Pakistan 1952: Bengali Language Movement 1954: Election & United Front cabinet in East Bengal 1956: Constitution 1958: Starting of Ayub regime 1960: student movement 1966: Six Points Movement 1968 &1969: The Agartala Conspiracy Case, 11 points movement and the Mass Uprising of 1969 1970: elections and Bhola cyclone 1971: Non cooperation movement 1971: Liberation war

14. DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS 1971: Liberation War 07 th March Operation Searchlight and the Declaration of Independence Mindless killing by the Pakistani Army Genocidal and Refugee Crisis Mujibnagar government – The political front Organization of the Liberation Army – the Military Front Role of students, female, mass media in liberation war International support Recognition

15. Session – 15, Field Trip to Liberation War Museum 15 DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS

16. COURSE OUTCOMES CO – 1: Students will be able to know the historical background, structural and social changes of Bangladesh in different eras; CO – 2: Students will have a conceptual understanding of the social changes in Bangladesh; CO – 3: Students will have knowledge over the historical background of popular movements for establishing rights of the Bangali CO – 4: Students will gain knowledge about the role of prominent actors in the emergence of Bangladesh

17. METHODOLOGY Lecture mode – Theory; Lecture and video show - Recent updates; Group work and presentation; Quiz; Role Play; Field Visit.

18. ASSESSMENT METHODS Assessment Types Marks Attendance 5% Assignment and field visit 15% Class Tests (3) 10% Mid Term 30% Final Exam 40%

19. GRADING POLICY Letter Grade Marks % Grade Point Letter Grade Marks% Grade Point A (Plain) 90-100 4.00 C+ (Plus) 70-73 2.33 A- (Minus) 86-89 3.67 C (Plain) 66-69 2.00 B+ (Plus) 82-85 3.33 C- (Minus) 62-65 1.67 B (Plain) 78-81 3.00 D+ (Plus) 58-61 1.33 B- (Minus) 74-77 2.67 D (Plain) 55-57 1.00       F (Fail) <55 0.00

20. TEXT BOOK (TB)/ REFERENCE মুহাম্মদ হাবিবুর রহমান (২০২০). গঙ্গাঋদ্ধি থেকে বাংলাদেশ [ বাংলা একাডেমি ]   মুনতাসীর মামুন এবং মো . মাহবুবর রহমান (২০১৩). স্বাধীন বাংলাদেশের অভ্যুদয়ের ইতিহাস [ সুবর্ণ ] ড. মুহম্মদ আবদুর রহিম , ড. আবদুল মমিন চৌধুরী , ড. এ. বি. এম. মাহমুদ , ড. সিরাজুল ইসলাম (২০১৯)। বাংলাদেশের ইতিহাস ড. সৈয়দ মাহমুদুল হাসান (২০১২). বাংলার ইতিহাস (১৭৫৭ - ১৯১৭) [ নভেল পাবলিশিং হাউস ] জাহানারা ইমাম (২০১৬). একাত্তরের দিনগুলি [ সন্ধানী প্রকাশনী , ঢাকা ] Willem van Schendel (2009). A History of Bangladesh [Cambridge University Press] Ramesh Chandra Majumdar (Ed.) (1943). The History of Bengal - Volume 1. [University of Dacca, Dacca] Sirajul Islam (ed.) (1997). History of Bangladesh, 1704-1971. [Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka] Badruddin Umar (2004). The Emergence of Bangladesh: Class Struggle in East Pakistan, 1947-1958. [Oxford University Press] David Lewis (2011). Bangladesh: Politics, Economy and Civil Society. [Cambridge University Press] Ali Riaz (2016). Bangladesh. A Political History since Independence. [I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd, London]

21. TEXT BOOK (TB)/ REFERENCE Ahmed, Kamruddin (1975). A Social Political History of Bengal and the Birth of Bangladesh. [Dhaka: Inside Library] Ahmed, Sufia (1996). Bangladesh Studies [The University Press Ltd.] Muhit , A.M.A; Bangladesh – Emergence of a Nation, UPL, Dhaka Samad , Abdus ; History of Liberation War of Bangladesh, Aparajeyo Bangla Prakashani , Dhaka. A Bangladesh: History, Politics, Economy, Society and Culture Edited by Mahmudul Haque (Publisher: The University Press Limited) Karim, Nazmul. 1976. Changing Society in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Dhaka: Nawraz Publication Karim, Nehal. 2004. The Emergence of Nationalism in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Odhuna . Rahim, Abdur . 1963. Social and Cultural History of Bengal. Voume I, II, Dhaka Chowdhury, Bazlul M. 2008. Class and Social Structure of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Ankur Prokashoni .

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