The year 1995 was the 24th year after the independence of Bangladesh. It was the fifth year of the first term of the government of Khaleda Zia.
Incumbents
President: Abdur Rahman Biswas Prime Minister: Khaleda Zia Chief Justice: until 31 January: Shahabuddin Ahmed 1 February – 1 May: M.H. Rahman starting 1 May: A.T.M Afzal
Demography + Demographic Indicators for Bangladesh in 1995 Population, total115,169,933 Population density (per km2)884.8 Population growth (annual %)2.1% Male to Female Ratio (every 100 Female)106.1 Urban population (% of total)21.7% Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)30.9 Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)8.3 Mortality rate, under 5 (per 1,000 live births)114 Life expectancy at birth, total (years)62.0 Fertility rate, total (births per woman)3.7
Climate
Economy + Key Economic Indicators for Bangladesh in 1995 National Income Current US$ Current BDT % of GDP GDP $37.9 billion BDT1,525.2 billion GDP growth (annual %) 5.1% GDP per capita $329.4 BDT13,243 Agriculture, value added $10.4 billion BDT416.4 billion 27.3% Industry, value added $8.9 billion BDT359.6 billion 23.6% Services, etc., value added $17.1 billion BDT688.3 billion 45.1% Balance of Payment Current US$ Current BDT % of GDP Current account balance -$823.9 million -2.2% Imports of goods and services $7,588.6 million BDT264.5 billion 17.3% Exports of goods and services $4,431.5 million BDT165.7 billion 10.9% Foreign direct investment, net inflows $1.9 million 0.0% Personal remittances, received $1,201.7 million 3.2% Total reserves (includes gold) at year end $2,376.2 million Total reserves in months of imports 3.7 Note: For the year 1995 average official exchange rate for BDT was 40.28 per US$.
Events 2 February – Moslemuddin Khan, Awami League politician and Khulna City Corporation ward commissioner shot and killed 26 February – Abul Kalam Azad, general secretary of Khulna City unit of Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chatra Dal was gunned down 16 February – The Government of Bangladesh enacted the Bangladesh Environment Conservation ActBusiness Laws. Retrieved 18 March 2025 25 April – Sheikh Abul Kashem, President of Khulna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and his driver were shot dead 24 August – Rape and murder of 14-year-old Yasmin Akhter by members of Bangladesh Police resulted in mass protests in Dinajpur. 16 September – Nationwide strikes take place across Bangladesh in protest against the government of Khaleda Zia
Awards and recognitions
Independence Day Award Recipients Area NoteAbdullah-Al-Muti science and technology Alhaz Moulavi Kazi Ambar Ali education Abdul Karim Sahitya Bisharad literature posthumousBegum Ferdausi Rahman music Begum Syed Iqbal Mand Banu social service Zakaria Pintoo sports Syed Mohammad Ali journalism
Ekushey Padak Ahmed Rafiq (literature) Rawshan Jamil (dance) Mustafa Zaman Abbasi (music) Rathindranath Roy (music) Abdul Karim (education) Iajuddin Ahmed (education) Nizamuddin Ahmad (journalism) Shykh Seraj (journalism)
Sports South Asian (Federation) Games: Bangladesh participated in the 1995 South Asian Federation Games in Madras, India from 18 to 27 December. With 7 golds, 17 silvers and 34 bronzes Bangladesh ended the tournament at the fourth position in overall points table. International football: Bangladesh participated in 1995 SAARC Gold Cup, where they lost to India in the Semi-finals. Domestic football: Abahani Ltd. won 1995 Dhaka Premier Division League title while Mohammedan SC became runner-up. Mohammedan SC & Abahani Ltd. jointly won the title of Bangladesh Federation Cup. Cricket: Bangladesh participated in the 1995 Asia Cup held in Sharjah, UAE and lost all 3 of their matches.
Births 11 March – Masbah Ahmmed, sprinter 3 April – Taskin Ahmed, cricketer 6 September – Mustafizur Rahman, cricketer 10 December – Mosaddek Hossain, cricketer
Deaths 10 February – Leila Arjumand Banu, singer (b. 1929) 19 October – Jahurul Islam, entrepreneur (b. 1928) 29 December – Monajatuddin, journalist (b. 1945)
See also 1990s in Bangladesh List of Bangladeshi films of 1995 Timeline of Bangladeshi history
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