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Ziaur Rahman

Ziaur Rahman: From Soldier to Statesman

Farrukh Khosru:

Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman (1936-1981) stands as one of the most significant and influential figures in Bangladesh's history. He served as the country's President and Chief of Army Staff, playing a crucial role in the War of Independence.

His most significant contribution came during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. Following the military crackdown on 25 March 1971 and the arrest of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the nation was left without clear leadership.

At this critical juncture, Major Zia led the Eighth East Bengal Regiment in revolting against the Pakistan Army. On the night between 26 and 27 March 19...

Shaheed Zia’s Independence Award reinstated

The interim government has reinstated the posthumous Independence Award that was conferred upon the late president and founder of the BNP, Ziaur Rahman.

The Cabinet Division announced this decision in a notification revealing the recipients of this year's Independence Award on Tuesday.

The notification stated that the previous government had cancelled the posthumous Indepen...

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