1987 in Bangladesh

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

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 6 ft 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 650000 acre of crops considerably damaged. Roads from the capital to the north-eastern region were disrupted due to overflowing water and the collapse of culverts.

Economy
Note: For the year 1987 average official exchange rate for BDT was 30.95 per US$.

Events

 * 21 October – The Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy was established.
 * 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 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.

International Recognition

 * Richard William Timm, was awarded Ramon Magsaysay Award for his work in Bangladesh.

Ekushey Padak

 * 1) Mohammad Moniruzzaman (literature)
 * 2) Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal (music)
 * 3) Anis Siddiky
 * 4) Jahanara Arzu (literature)
 * 5) Ahmad Shamsul Islam (education)
 * 6) M. A. Naser (education)
 * 7) Principal Abul Kashem (education)
 * 8) Nurul Islam Patowary (journalism)
 * 9) Ahmed Humayun (journalism)
 * 10) Kanailal Shil (instrumental music)
 * 11) Farida Parveen (music)
 * 12) Syed Mainul Hossain (architecture)

Sports

 * South Asian (Federation) Games:
 * Bangladesh participated in the third South Asian Federation Games held in Kolkata from 20–27 November. With 3 golds, 20 silvers and 37 bronzes Bangladesh ended the tournament at the fourth position in overall points table.
 * Domestic football:
 * Mohammedan SC won Dhaka League title while Abahani KC became runner-up.
 * Mohammedan SC also won Bangladesh Federation Cup title.
 * Chess:
 * Niaz Murshed became the first South Asian to secure 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)