A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury
Abdul Qasim Mohammad Badruddoza Chowdhury (known as AQM Badrudozza Chowdhury; /bʌdˌruːdoʊˈzɑː ˈtʃoʊdri/ ⓘ; born 11 October 1930) served as the President of Bangladesh from 14 November 2001 until his resignation on 21 June 2002. He was the founding secretary-general of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury | |
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একিউএম বদরুদ্দোজা চৌধুরী | |
Chowdhury in 1993 | |
| 12th President of Bangladesh | |
| In office 14 November 2001 – 21 June 2002 | |
| Prime Minister | Khaleda Zia |
| Preceded by | Shahabuddin Ahmed |
| Succeeded by | Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar (acting) |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 10 October 2001 – 14 November 2001 | |
| Prime Minister | Khaleda Zia |
| Preceded by | Latifur Rahman |
| Succeeded by | Morshed Khan |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Bangladesh | |
| In office 15 April 1979 – 23 August 1979 | |
| President | Ziaur Rahman |
| Prime Minister | Shah Azizur Rahman |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Jamal Uddin Ahmad |
| 1st General Secretary of Bangladesh Nationalist Party | |
| In office 1979–1981 | |
| Chairman | Ziaur Rahman |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Nurul Islam Shishu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 October 1930 Comilla, Bengal, British India (now Chittagong, Bangladesh) |
| Political party | Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (2004–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Bangladesh Nationalist Party (1978–2002) Four Party Alliance (2001–2003) |
| Children | Mahi B. Chowdhury |
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| Alma mater | |
| Awards | Independence Day Award |
He is also a physician, and former cultural activist, an author, essayist, playwright, television presenter and an orator of distinction. He was awarded the National Television Award in 1976.
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