understand the evolution of its society which throughout its

existence remained multi-racial, multi-faith and multi-cultural;

yet they pursued almost same modes of production, evolved

same technique to harness nature and set up habitats at the

terminus of two mighty river basins of eastern India. Societies

were somewhat dissimilar, often separated by endless numbers

of rivers, and interests within a society were conflicting. But, on

the whole, they showed common features in their economic

activities and aspirations for life.

During different phases of history, with changes in those divisive

and uniting elements, political changes followed - contributing

towards rise and demise of so many rulers, dynasties and

redrawing of political boundaries.  

Ancient History
(500 B.C.- 1200 A.D.)

Middle History
(1201 - 1757 )

Modern History
(1758 - 1947 )

Partition & After
(1947 - 1967)

Aftermath of 1965 war
to fall of Ayub.

From takeover by Yahya
to general election.

From General Election
to military crackdown

Emergence of Bangladesh
(1970 - 1971)