A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury

Abul Qasim Muhammad Badruddoza Chowdhury (born 11 October 1930[2][3]) was the 13th President of Bangladesh, serving from 14 November 2001 until his resignation on 21 June 2002.[1] He was the founding secretary-general of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).[4]

AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury
একিউএম বদরুদ্দোজা চৌধুরী
13th President of Bangladesh
In office
14 November 2001  21 June 2002
Prime MinisterKhaleda Zia
Preceded byShahabuddin Ahmed
Succeeded byMuhammad Jamiruddin Sarkar (Acting)
Personal details
Born (1930-10-11) 11 October 1930
Munsif Bari, Comilla, Bengal Presidency, British India
(now in Bangladesh)[1]
Political partyBangladesh Nationalist Party (1978–2002)
Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (2004–present)
Other political
affiliations
Four Party Alliance (2001–2003)
Spouse(s)Hasina Warda Chowdhury
ChildrenMahi B. Chowdhury
Alma materDhaka Medical College
AwardsIndependence Day Award (1993)

He is also a known physician, and former cultural activist, an author, essayist, playwright, television presenter and an orator of distinction.[1]

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