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Hussain Muhammad Ershad

हुसेइन मुहाम्मद एरशाद

President of Bangladesh from 1983 to 1990 Former (6th) Army chief of Bangladesh

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Hussain Muhammad Ershad was a Bangladeshi military officer, dictator and politician who served as President of Bangladesh from 1983 to 1990.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Dinhata wd
Died
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Place of death
Dhaka wd
Citizenship
British Raj, Pakistan wd
Occupation
politician, military officer wd
Political party
Jatiya Party wd
Education
Carmichael College, University of Dhaka, Command and Staff College wd
Spouse
Rowshan Ershad wd

Positions held wd

  • Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (30 January 2019 – 14 July 2019)
  • Leader of the Opposition (30 January 2019 – 14 July 2019)
  • Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (29 January 2014 – 28 January 2019)
  • Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (25 January 2009 – 24 January 2014)
  • Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (14 July 1996 – 13 July 2001)
  • Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (5 March 1991 – 24 November 1995)
  • President of Bangladesh (11 December 1983 – 6 December 1990)
  • Chief of Army Staff (29 April 1978 – 30 August 1986)

Questions

When was Hussain Muhammad Ershad born?
Hussain Muhammad Ershad was born on 1 February 1930 in Dinhata.
What positions has Hussain Muhammad Ershad held?
Positions held by Hussain Muhammad Ershad include: Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (2019–2019); Leader of the Opposition (2019–2019); Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (2014–2019); Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (2009–2014); Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (1996–2001).
Where did Hussain Muhammad Ershad study?
Hussain Muhammad Ershad was educated at Carmichael College, University of Dhaka, Command and Staff College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Hussain Muhammad Ershad · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): हुसेइन मुहाम्मद एरशाद · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q461816 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Hussain Muhammad Ershad at a political program in Dhaka, 2018 (1) (cropped).jpg by Fahim Shahriyar Rifat (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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