President of Bangladesh
The President of Bangladesh is the Head of State of Bangladesh. Since 1991, Bangladesh is a parliamentary democracy. This makes the President a mostly ceremonial post elected by the parliament.[1] The President lives at the Bangabhaban Palace which is his office and home.
| President of Bangladesh | |
|---|---|
 Presidential Coat of Arms | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Residence | Bangabhaban Palace |
| Term length | Five years, renewable once |
| Inaugural holder | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman |
| Formation | 26 March 1971 |
| Website | http://www.bangladesh.gov.bd/ |
List of presidents
| Name (Birth–Death) |
Entered office | Left office | Political party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1920–1975) |
11 April 1971 | 12 January 1972 | Awami League |
| Syed Nazrul Islam (1925–1975) |
17 April 1971 | 12 January 1972 | Awami League |
| Abu Sayeed Chowdhury (1921–1987) |
12 January 1972 | 24 December 1973 | Awami League |
| Mohammad Mohammadullah (1921–1999) |
24 December 1973 | 25 January 1975 | Awami League |
| Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1920–1975) |
25 January 1975 | 15 August 1975 | Awami League |
| Khondaker Mostaq Ahmad (1918–1996) |
15 August 1975 | 6 November 1975 | Awami League |
| Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayem (1916–1997) |
6 November 1975 | 21 April 1977 | Awami League |
| Ziaur Rahman (1936–1981) |
21 April 1977 | 30 May 1981 | Nationalist Party |
| Abdus Sattar (1906–1985) |
30 May 1981 | 24 March 1982 | Nationalist Party |
| Ahsanuddin Chowdhury (1915–2001) |
27 March 1982 | 10 December 1983 | Independent |
| Hussain Muhammad Ershad (1930–2019) |
11 December 1983 | 6 December 1990 | Jatiya Party |
| Shahabuddin Ahmed (1930–2022) |
6 December 1990 | 10 October 1991 | Awami League |
| Abdur Rahman Biswas (1926–2017) |
10 October 1991 | 9 October 1996 | Nationalist Party |
| Shahabuddin Ahmed (1930–2022) |
9 October 1996 | 14 November 2001 | Awami League |
| A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury (1932–) |
14 November 2001 | 21 June 2002 | Nationalist Party |
| Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar (1931–) |
21 June 2002 | 6 September 2002 | Nationalist Party |
| Iajuddin Ahmed (1931–2012) |
6 September 2002 | 12 February 2009 | Nationalist Party |
| Zillur Rahman (1929–2013) |
12 February 2009 | 20 March 2013 | Awami League |
| Abdul Hamid (1944–) |
20 March 2013 | 24 April 2023 | Awami League |
| Shahabuddin Chuppu (1949–) |
24 April 2023 | Incumbent | Awami League |
President Of Bangladesh Media
Bangabhaban, official residence of the president, located at Dhaka.
Uttara Ganabhaban, the official retreat of the president located in North Bengal.
President Guard Regiment, responsible for the security of the president.
Special Security Force, provide physical security to the president and prime minister.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 777-300ER, main presidential aircraft used by the president.
References
- ↑ Background Note: Bangladesh, US Department of State, May 2007