Today, 2010 in Bangladesh is a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of people. Whether due to its impact on society, its implications in daily life or its historical importance, 2010 in Bangladesh has become a key point of discussion in different areas. From its emergence to its evolution over time, 2010 in Bangladesh has captured the attention of academics, professionals, and the curious alike. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to 2010 in Bangladesh, from its origin to its current effects, with the intention of offering a comprehensive and enriching perspective on this very relevant topic.
The year 2010 was the 39th year after the independence of Bangladesh. It was also the second year of the second term of the Government of Sheikh Hasina.
Source: Climatic Research Unit (CRU) of University of East Anglia (UEA)
Economy
Key Economic Indicators for Bangladesh in 2010
National Income
Current US$
Current BDT
% of GDP
GDP
$115.3 billion
BDT8.0 trillion
GDP growth (annual %)
5.6%
GDP per capita
$781.2
BDT54,043
Agriculture, value added
$19.6 billion
BDT1.4 trillion
17.0%
Industry, value added
$28.8 billion
BDT2.0 trillion
25.0%
Services, etc., value added
$61.7 billion
BDT4.3 trillion
53.5%
Balance of Payment
Current US$
Current BDT
% of GDP
Current account balance
$2.1 billion
1.8%
Imports of goods and services
$29.5 billion
BDT1.7 trillion
21.8%
Exports of goods and services
$21,654.5 million
BDT1.3 trillion
16.0%
Foreign direct investment, net inflows
$1,232.3 million
1.1%
Personal remittances, received
$10,850.2 million
9.4%
Total reserves (includes gold) at year end
$11,174.8 million
Total reserves in months of imports
4.3
Note: For the year 2010 average official exchange rate for BDT was 69.65 per US$.
Events
Major events by month
February
25 February: A fire at the Garib & Garib Sweater Factory clothes factory in Gazipur, Bangladesh kills at least 18 people and injures more than 50 others.
March
24 March: Tiny South Talpatti Island off the coast of Bengal disappears, washed away thirty years after the mud flat island was created by delta currents, ending the Indian and Bangladeshi dispute over the territory.
25 March: International War Crime Tribunal is formed in the purpose of justice for 1971 genocide.
April
8 April: The Bangladesh Army distributes drinking water among more than 12 million people in Dhaka as fears grow over the city's water crisis.
8 April: 29 paramilitary troops are convicted of mutiny and imprisoned for up to seven years at a Bangladeshi tribunal.
17 April: A severe storm strikes Bangladesh and eastern India, killing more than 100 people and destroying over 50,000 homes.
May
23 May: Musa Ibrahim becomes the first Bangladeshi mountain climber to reach the top of Mount Everest. He reached the summit around 5:05am BST on 23 May 2010 and hoisted the flag of Bangladesh on the apex of the world at around 5:16am BST. From then, Bangladesh became the 67th Mount Everest conquering country.
June
3 June: At least 116 people are killed and more than 100 injured in a large fire in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Bangladesh hosted the 2010 South Asian Federation Games from 29 January to 8 February. With 18 golds, 23 silvers and 56 bronzes Bangladesh ended the tournament at the third position in overall points table.
Bangladesh participated in the 2010 AFC Challenge Cup held in Sri Lanka. They started the tournament well by defeating strong Tajikistan, but then lost to Myanmar and Sri Lanka to exit the tournament from the group stage.
In January India visited Bangladesh to play 2 test matches, which they won. The test series was followed by a tri-series involving the host Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh did not manage to win any match in the series.
BangladeshtouredNew Zealand for a single Test match, a three-match ODI series, and one Twenty20 International from 3 to 19 February. This was 'The National Bank' Series. Bangladesh lost all their matched on this tour.
The New Zealand cricket teamtouredBangladesh from 5 to 17 October 2010. Five One Day Internationals (ODIs) were scheduled: Bangladesh won four and the other was abandoned without play. This was Bangladesh's first series victory against a full-strength Test-playing nation (excepting the West Indies series plagued by strike). Shakib Al Hasan was the player of the series.