August 17, 2005
Over 500 bombs are set off by terrorists at 300 locations in 63 out of the 64 districts of Bangladesh.
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On August 17, in the year 2005:
Over 500 bombs are set off by terrorists at 300 locations in 63 out of the 64 districts of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia.
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Why August 17, 2005 matters:
Over 500 bombs are set off by terrorists at 300 locations in 63 out of the 64 districts of Bangladesh.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
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Historical context: August 17, 2005
The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War.
The event on this day: Over 500 bombs are set off by terrorists at 300 locations in 63 out of the 64 districts of Bangladesh.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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