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21 February - The first ethnic riots occur in East Pakistan
against attempts to make Urdu the
national language and lack of representation for Bengalis in
central administration.
February
14 August - Pakistan celebrates 5 years of independence.
November
23 November - Basic Principles Committee (BPC) presents the
second revised report to the Constituent Assembly. The report
called for a parity of representation between East and West
Pakistan in parliament elected on the basis of separate balloting
for minorities.