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Abu Sayeed Chowdhury

Bangladeshi jurist and politician (1921–1987)

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Abu Sayeed Chowdhury was a jurist and the second president of Bangladesh. Besides that, he held the positions of the chairman of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, the vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, and the first Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Tangail wd
Died
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Place of death
London wd
Citizenship
British Raj, Pakistan wd
Occupation
diplomat, politician, jurist wd
Political party
Bangladesh Awami League wd
Education
University of Calcutta, Presidency University, Mymensingh Zilla School wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Bangladesh (12 January 1972 – 24 December 1973)

Awards wd

  • Honorary Fellow of Bangla Academy
  • honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta

Questions

When was Abu Sayeed Chowdhury born?
Abu Sayeed Chowdhury was born on 31 January 1921 in Tangail.
What positions has Abu Sayeed Chowdhury held?
Positions held by Abu Sayeed Chowdhury include: President of Bangladesh (1972–1973).
Where did Abu Sayeed Chowdhury study?
Abu Sayeed Chowdhury was educated at University of Calcutta, Presidency University, Mymensingh Zilla School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Abu Sayeed Chowdhury · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q335379 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Abu Sayeed Chowdhury at the office of the Vice-Chancellor of Dacca University, November 1970.png by The National Archives UK (CC BY 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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