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

 * President: Abdur Rahman Biswas
 * Prime Minister: Khaleda Zia
 * Chief Justice: Shahabuddin Ahmed

Cyclone
A cyclone with a velocity of 210 km 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 (including 84 refugees) 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.
 * 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.

International Recognition

 * Dr. Muhammad Yunus wins the World Food Prize

Ekushey Padak

 * 1) Sarder Jayenuddin (literature)
 * 2) Humayun Ahmed (literature)
 * 3) Ali Monsur (drama)
 * 4) Abu Taher (fine arts)
 * 5) Nina Hamid (vocal music)
 * 6) Shahadat Hossain Khan (instrumental music)
 * 7) Mohammad Noman (education)
 * 8) Hasanuzzaman Khan (journalism)

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 KC won Dhaka League title while Muktijoddha SKC 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 (b. 1888)
 * 28 May – Ashab Uddin Ahmad, author (b. 1914)
 * 30 May – Mafiz Ali Chowdhury, politician (b, 1919)
 * 26 June – Jahanara Imam, writer and activist (b. 1929)
 * 10 October – SM Sultan, painter (b, 1923)