A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury
Abul Qasim Muhammad Badruddoza Chowdhury (11 October 1930 – 5 October 2024) 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).[2]
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 | 11 October 1930 Munsif Bari, Comilla, Bengal Presidency, British India (now in Bangladesh)[1] |
| Died | 5 October 2024 (aged 93) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party (1978–2002) Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (2004–2024) |
| 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 was also a known physician, and former cultural activist, an author, essayist, playwright, television presenter and an orator of distinction.[1]
Chowdhury died from a lung infection at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 5 October 2024, at the age of 93.[3][4][5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury". Banglapedia. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ↑ Habib, Haroon. "The sacking of a President". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 22 July 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
- ↑ সাবেক রাষ্ট্রপতি বদরুদ্দোজা চৌধুরী আর নেই (in Bengali)
- ↑ Ex-president Badruddoza Chowdhury dies at 93
- ↑ Former president of Bangladesh AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury dies