Mohammed Shahabuddin
President of Bangladesh since 2023
Mohammed Shahabuddin (born 10 December 1949)[2] is a Bangladeshi lawyer and politician who is the 16th and current President of Bangladesh since 2023. He is a member of the Awami League. Before being elected president, he was a judge and commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission from 2011 to 2016.[3]
Mohammed Shahabuddin | |
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মোহাম্মদ সাহাবুদ্দিন | |
16th President of Bangladesh | |
Assumed office 24 April 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina Muhammad Yunus |
Preceded by | Mohammad Abdul Hamid |
Commissioner of Anti-Corruption Commission | |
In office 14 March 2011 – 13 March 2016 | |
President | Mohammad Abdul Hamid |
Succeeded by | A. F. M. Aminul Islam |
Personal details | |
Born | Pabna, East Bengal, Pakistan (now Rajshahi, Bangladesh) | 10 December 1949
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Political party | Awami League[1] |
Spouse(s) | |
Residence | Bangabhaban |
Education | MSc, LLB |
Alma mater | |
Military service | |
Branch/service |
Mukti Bahini ∟ Mujib Bahini |
Years of service | 1971 |
Battles/wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
References
change- ↑ "Mohammad Shahabuddin poised to become the next president of Bangladesh". WION.
- ↑ রাষ্ট্রপতির কার্যালয়. bangabhaban.portal.gov.bd. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ↑ "AL nominates Shahabuddin Chuppu for country's next President". The Business Standard. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-12.