The year 1987 was the 16th year after the independence of Bangladesh. It was also the sixth year of the government of Hussain Muhammad Ershad.
Incumbents
President: Hussain Muhammad Ershad Prime Minister: Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury Vice President: A. K. M. Nurul Islam Chief Justice: F.K.M. Munim
Demography + Demographic Indicators for Bangladesh in 1987 Population, total95,671,159 Population density (per km2)735.0 Population growth (annual %)2.6% Male to Female Ratio (every 100 Female)106.8 Urban population (% of total)18.4% Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)37.9 Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)11.7 Mortality rate, under 5 (per 1,000 live births)162 Life expectancy at birth, total (years)56.4 Fertility rate, total (births per woman)5.1
Climate
Cyclonic storm, tidal surge and floods At midnight on 5 June, a powerful tropical depression, previously formed in the Bay of Bengal, crossed Hatiya, Sandwip, Patuakhali, and Bhola region as a cyclonic storm accompanied by a tidal surge up to above normal, inundating low-lying islands. Heavy rains in the entire southern region caused flash floods in a few areas. The overall flood situation seriously deteriorated following heavy rains on 30 and 31 July and an influx of flood water from the northern region. The worst affected districts were Rangpur, Netrokona, Gaibandha, Naogaon, Kurigram, Jamalpur, Cox's Bazar, Chittagong, and Noakhali. About 3.5 million people were reported affected, and approximately of crops were considerably damaged. Roads from the capital to the north-eastern region were disrupted due to overflowing water and the collapse of culverts.
Economy + Key Economic Indicators for Bangladesh in 1987 National Income Current US$ Current BDT % of GDP GDP $24.3 billion BDT753.2 billion GDP growth (annual %) 3.8% GDP per capita $254.0 BDT7,873 Agriculture, value added $7.9 billion BDT246.0 billion 32.7% Industry, value added $4.8 billion BDT147.6 billion 19.6% Services, etc., value added $11.1 billion BDT342.7 billion 45.5% Balance of Payment Current US$ Current BDT % of GDP Current account balance -$237.1 million -1.0% Imports of goods and services $2,939.8 million BDT88.1 billion 11.7% Exports of goods and services $1,324.8 million BDT37.6 billion 5.0% Foreign direct investment, net inflows $3.2 million 0.0% Personal remittances, received $747.8 million 3.1% Total reserves (includes gold) at year end $876.3 million Total reserves in months of imports 3.4 Note: For 1987, the average official exchange rate for BDT was 30.95 per US$.
Events
21 October – The Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy was established.Introducing the Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy – Government of Pakistan 10 November – Bangladeshi activist Noor Hossain was killed by the Bangladesh Police while protesting against the rule of President Hussain Muhammad Ershad near zero point in Dhaka. 28 November – Hussain Muhammad Ershad declares a state of emergency and bans strikes. All educational institutes are declared closed until 4 December. 7 December – Hussain Muhammad Ershad dissolves parliament under the pressure of opposition.
Awards and recognitions International recognition Richard William Timm was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his work in Bangladesh.
Independence Day Award Recipients Area NoteM Hossain Ali social work Syed Ali Ahsan literature Professor Muhammad Yunus rural development Armed Forces Institute of Pathology and Transfusion medical science organization
Ekushey Padak Mohammad Moniruzzaman (literature) Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal (music) Anis Siddiky Jahanara Arzu (literature) Ahmad Shamsul Islam (education) M. A. Naser (education) Principal Abul Kashem (education) Nurul Islam Patowary (journalism) Ahmed Humayun (journalism) Kanailal Shil (instrumental music) Farida Parveen (music) Syed Mainul Hossain (architecture)
Sports South Asian (Federation) Games: Bangladesh participated in the third South Asian Federation Games held in Kolkata from 20 to 27 November. With 3 golds, 20 silvers, and 37 bronzes, Bangladesh ended the tournament in the fourth position in the overall points table. Domestic football: Mohammedan SC won the 1987 Dhaka First Division League title while Abahani KC became runner-up. Mohammedan SC also won the Bangladesh Federation Cup title. Chess: Niaz Murshed became the first South Asian to secure the Grandmaster title.
Births 24 March – Shakib Al Hasan, cricketer 4 April – Ahona Rahman, model and actor 9 June – Mushfiqur Rahim, cricketer 2 August – Abdul Baten Mojumdar Komol, footballer 5 October – Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa, model and actor 30 October – Junaid Siddique, cricketer 25 December – Jahid Hasan Ameli, footballer 25 December – Ashiqur Rahman, screenplay writer and director
Deaths 20 February – AKM Samsuzzoha, politician (b. 1924) 3 March – S. A. Bari, politician (b. 1927) 6 May – Muhammadullah Hafezzi, politician (b. 1895) 5 July – Mohammad Farhad, politician (b. 1938) 2 August – Abu Sayeed Chowdhury, former president (b. 1921) 19 September – Muhammad Mansuruddin, author (b. 1904) 1 October – Abdur Rahim, Islamic scholar (b. 1918) 27 October – Anwara Bahar Chowdhury, social activist and author (b. 1919) 29 November – Mohammad Toaha, politician (b. 1922) 28 December – Happy Akhand, musician (b. 1960)
See also 1980s in Bangladesh Timeline of Bangladeshi history
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