Zillur Rahman
19th President of Bangladesh (1929-2013)
Mohammed Zillur Rahman (9 March 1929 – 20 March 2013) was the President of Bangladesh between 12 February 2009 and his death. He was a senior member of the Awami League.[3] No other candidate filed to run in the presidential election.[4] Rahman died on March 20, 2013 after being taken to Singapore City from an lung infection, aged 84.
Zillur Rahman মোঃ জিল্লুর রহমান | |
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 Rahman in 2011 | |
| President of Bangladesh | |
| In office 12 February 2009 – 20 March 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Iajuddin Ahmed |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Hamid (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mohammed Zillur Rahman 9 March 1929 Bhairab Upazila, Kishoreganj District, British India[1] |
| Died | 20 March 2013 (aged 84) Singapore City, Singapore |
| Resting place | Banani graveyard, Dhaka[2] |
| Nationality | British Indian (1929–1947) Pakistani (1947–1971) Bangladeshi (1971–2013) |
| Political party | Awami League |
| Other political affiliations | Grand Alliance (2008–2013) |
| Spouse(s) | Ivy Rahman (1958–2004) |
| Education | MS (history) |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
References
change- ↑ "অভিভাবক হারাল জাতি". Prothom Alo. 21 March 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-03-23. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ↑ Hasan Jahid Tusher (March 23, 2013). "President laid to rest". The Daily Star. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
- ↑ "Presidium Member of Awami League". 11 February 2009. Retrieved 11 February 2009.
- ↑ "Zillur Rahman declared new President of Bangladesh". 11 February 2009. Archived from the original on 27 March 2009. Retrieved 11 February 2009.
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| Preceded by Iajuddin Ahmed |
President of Bangladesh 2009–2013 |
Incumbent |
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