General Knowledge: Bangladesh and International Affairs
Core Concepts
Know Bangladesh's geography, administrative divisions, rivers, national symbols, constitution, and key historical dates, including the Language Movement, Liberation War, and independence. International topics include the UN and its agencies, SAARC, ASEAN, major capitals, currencies, and current events.
Traps to Watch
Questions often confuse the Language Movement date (21 February 1952) with Independence Day (26 March 1971) or Victory Day (16 December 1971). Know that the constitution took effect on 16 December 1972. Distinguish the headquarters of UN agencies: WHO in Geneva, UNESCO in Paris, FAO in Rome. Currency and capital pairings are frequent traps.
Worked Example
If asked when Bangladesh became a member of the United Nations, answer 1974. Rule of thumb: anchor each fact to a year and a place, and group them by theme.
Study Strategy
Maintain a one-page timeline of national events and a table of international organizations, headquarters, and founding years.