Ziaur Rahman
The life of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam
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Ziaur Rahman
1936 – 1981
Lieutenant General Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam (1936–1981), was the declarer of Bangladesh's independence and a valiant freedom fighter. He served as the Chief of the Army Staff and later became the elected President of Bangladesh. He opened up multi-party democracy in the country and gave shape to Bangladeshi nationalism, and he was the founder of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
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Chapters of a life
From early life to the Liberation War and statesmanship — the defining chapters of Ziaur Rahman's life and work. Each chapter can be read in full.
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Biographical record
- Born
- 19 January 1936
- Bagbari, Gabtali, Bogura
- Died
- 30 May 1981
- Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Resting place
- Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka
- Beside the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban
- Role
- President & Chief of Army Staff
- Founder of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party