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Zillur Rahman

जिल्लुर रहमान

19th President of Bangladesh (1929-2013)

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Mohammed Zillur Rahman was a Bangladeshi politician who served as President of Bangladesh from 2009 until his death in 2013. He was also a senior presidium member of the Awami League. He is the third president of Bangladesh to die in office and the first to die of natural causes, as both Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Ziaur Rahman were assassinated.

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Born
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Place of birth
Bhairab Upazila wd
Died
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Place of death
Singapore wd
Citizenship
Bangladesh, British Raj wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Bangladesh Awami League wd
Education
University of Dhaka, Dhaka College wd
Spouse
Ivy Rahman wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Bangladesh (12 February 2009 – 20 March 2013)
  • minister

Questions

When was Zillur Rahman born?
Zillur Rahman was born on 9 March 1929 in Bhairab Upazila.
What positions has Zillur Rahman held?
Positions held by Zillur Rahman include: President of Bangladesh (2009–2013); minister.
Where did Zillur Rahman study?
Zillur Rahman was educated at University of Dhaka, Dhaka College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Zillur Rahman · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): जिल्लुर रहमान · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q57485 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Zillur Rahman in Dhaka on September 07, 2011.jpg by Prime Minister's Office (GODL-India)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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