President of Bangladesh from 2001 to 2002 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abul Qasim Muhammad Badruddoza Chowdhury (born 11 October 1930[2][3]) was the 13th President of Bangladesh, serving from 14 November 2001 until his resignation on 21 June 2002.[1] He was the founding secretary-general of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).[4]
AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury একিউএম বদরুদ্দোজা চৌধুরী | |
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13th President of Bangladesh | |
In office 14 November 2001 – 21 June 2002 | |
Prime Minister | Khaleda Zia |
Preceded by | Shahabuddin Ahmed |
Succeeded by | Muhammad Jamiruddin Sarkar (Acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Munsif Bari, Comilla, Bengal Presidency, British India (now in Bangladesh)[1] | 11 October 1930
Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party (1978–2002) Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (2004–present) |
Other political affiliations | Four Party Alliance (2001–2003) |
Spouse(s) | Hasina Warda Chowdhury |
Children | Mahi B. Chowdhury |
Alma mater | Dhaka Medical College |
Awards | Independence Day Award (1993) |
He is also a known physician, and former cultural activist, an author, essayist, playwright, television presenter and an orator of distinction.[1]
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