When was Ziaur Rahman born?

Ziaur Rahman was born on 19 January 1936 in Bogura District.

What positions has Ziaur Rahman held?

Positions held by Ziaur Rahman include: Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (1977–1981); President of Bangladesh (1977–1981); Chief of Army Staff (1975–1978); Chief of Army Staff (1975–1975).

Where did Ziaur Rahman study?

Ziaur Rahman was educated at D. J. Science College, Hare School, Command and Staff College, Pakistan Military Academy.

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Ziaur Rahman

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Chief of Army Staff and President of Bangladesh (1936-1981)

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Ziaur Rahman was a Bangladeshi military leader and politician who served as the sixth president of Bangladesh from 1977 until his assassination in 1981. One of the leading figures of the country's independence war, Zia broadcast the Bangladeshi declaration of independence in March 1971 from Chittagong. In the aftermath of the Sipahi-Janata revolution in 1975, he consolidated power to lead Bangladesh with pragmatic policies through economic liberalisation and civic nationalism that significantly contributed to the economic recovery of the country. He is often referred to as the Shaheed President in Bangladesh. He also founded the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

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Born: 19 January 1936 wd
Place of birth: Bogura District wd
Died: 30 May 1981 wd
Place of death: Chittagong wd
Citizenship: Bangladesh, British Raj wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel, researcher wd
Political party: Bangladesh Nationalist Party wd
Education: D. J. Science College, Hare School, Command and Staff College, Pakistan Military Academy, Bogura Zilla School wd
Spouse: Khaleda Zia wd

Positions held wd

Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (1 September 1977 – 30 May 1981)
President of Bangladesh (21 April 1977 – 30 May 1981)
Chief of Army Staff (7 November 1975 – 28 April 1978)
Chief of Army Staff (24 August 1975 – 3 November 1975)

Awards wd

Independence Award
Order of the Nile
Hilal-i-Jur'at
Order of the Yugoslav Star
Hero of the Republic
Bir Uttom

Questions

When was Ziaur Rahman born?: Ziaur Rahman was born on 19 January 1936 in Bogura District.
What positions has Ziaur Rahman held?: Positions held by Ziaur Rahman include: Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (1977–1981); President of Bangladesh (1977–1981); Chief of Army Staff (1975–1978); Chief of Army Staff (1975–1975).
Where did Ziaur Rahman study?: Ziaur Rahman was educated at D. J. Science College, Hare School, Command and Staff College, Pakistan Military Academy.

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