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MCQ practice · SSC Bangladesh and Global Studies Board questions · Chapter 1: The Political Movement in East Bengal and the Rise of Nationalism (1947-1970)

Chattogram Board 2020

On which date was language martyr Shafiur martyred?

Think it through first, then pick an option.

  1. a 21 February
  2. b 22 February
  3. c 23 February
  4. d 24 February
Answer and explanation

Correct answer: b 22 February

Shafiur Rahman was martyred in the police attack on the 22 February mourning rally.

Why the other options are wrong

  • a 21 February: Salam, Barkat, Jabbar and Rafiq fell on the 21st; Shafiur the next day.
  • c 23 February: On 23 February Shafiur's father inaugurated the Shahid Minar.
  • d 24 February: On 24 February the police demolished the Minar.