Quick Info
| Profession | Soldier and statesman |
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Date of Birth | 19/01/1936 |
| Age | 45 years (died on 30, May, 1981) |
| Birthplace | Bagbari village, Bogra district, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death | 30/05/1981 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Ziaur Rahman
30/05/2026
The 45th death anniversary of Ziaur Rahman was observed nationwide with an eight-day programme organised by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, running from 25 May to 1 June. Party leaders and activists placed wreaths at his grave at Zia Udyan in Dhaka, and events highlighted his life and work. The commemorations marked his role in proclaiming independence and founding the BNP.
17/02/2026
His son Tarique Rahman became the 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh on 17 February 2026, following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's electoral success. Tarique had earlier become chairman of the party on 9 January 2026, after Khaleda Zia's tenure ended. The transition kept the Zia family prominent in the party's leadership.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Army officer who led a revolt against the Pakistan Army in March 1971, later served as the second President of Bangladesh from 1977 to 1981, and founded the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. |
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| Death | Assassinated in Chittagong in 1981 during a coup attempt |
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Personal Life
| Nickname | Zia |
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| Childhood | Known as Komol as a child; described as reserved and shy |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Khaleda Zia (married 1960) |
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Family
| Father | Mansur Rahman, a chemist |
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| Mother | Jahanara Khatun |
| Spouse | Khaleda Zia |
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| Notes | Second son of his parents |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His father worked as a chemist specialising in paper and ink chemistry in Kolkata | |
| 2. He was honoured with the Independence Award, the Order of the Nile, and the Order of the Yugoslav Star | |
| 3. His mausoleum is in Dhaka |
