Shahabuddin Ahmed
Shahabuddin Ahmed (1 February 1930 – 19 March 2022) was a Bangladeshi politician. He was the 12th President of Bangladesh two times from 1990 until 1991 and from 1996 until 2001. He also served as the Chief Justice of the country from 1990 until 1995.
Shahabuddin Ahmed | |
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শাহাবুদ্দিন আহমেদ | |
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| President of Bangladesh | |
| In office 6 December 1990 – 10 October 1991 Acting | |
| Prime Minister | Khaleda Zia |
| Preceded by | Hussain Muhammad Ershad |
| Succeeded by | Abdur Rahman Biswas |
| In office 9 October 1996 – 14 November 2001 | |
| Prime Minister | Hasina Wazed Latifur Rahman (Acting) Khaleda Zia |
| Preceded by | Abdur Rahman Biswas |
| Succeeded by | Badruddoza Chowdhury |
| Chief Justice of Bangladesh | |
| In office 14 January 1990 – 1 January 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Badrul Haider Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Muhammad Habibur Rahman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1930 Netrokona, Bengal Presidency, British India (now Bangladesh) |
| Died | 19 March 2022 (aged 92) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Education | MA (International relations) |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Ahmed took over the office of President after a popular uprising against President Hussain Muhammad Ershad in 1991.[1] Afterwards, he returned to his duties as the Chief Justice following the amendment. Later, he served as the President from 1996 to 2001. During his first time in the Presidential office, he served as Acting President. Later when he again took over the office in 1996 he became the 12th President.[2]
In February 2022, Ahmed was hospitalized in Dhaka, Bangladesh for an old age-related illness.[3] He died on 19 March 2022 at the age of 92.[4]
References
- ↑ Special Remembrance: Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed. 5 February 2016. http://www.thedailystar.net/supplements/star-lifetime-awardees-2016/special-remembrance-justice-shahabuddin-ahmed-212611. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ↑ "Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed". BangaBhaban. Archived from the original on 27 September 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ Staff Correspondent. "Former president Shahabuddin critically ill: Physician" (in en). Prothomalo. https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/former-president-shahabuddin-critically-ill-physician. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ↑ "Former president Shahabuddin passes away". The Business Standard. 2022-03-19. Retrieved 2022-03-19.