Ziaur Rahman
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Summary
Ziaur Rahman was born on January 19, 1936[1], in Bogura District[2]. He died on May 30, 1981[3], in Chittagong[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,375 views/month, #6,384 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Dhaka[8]
- Spouse: Khaleda Zia[9]
- Child: Arafat Rahman[10], Tarique Rahman[11]
- Country of citizenship: Bangladesh[12], British Raj[13], Pakistan[14]
- Native language: Bangla[15]
- Position held: President of Bangladesh[16], Chief of Army Staff[17], Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party[18]
- Educated at: D. J. Science College[19], Hare School[20], Command and Staff College[21], Pakistan Military Academy[22], Bogura Zilla School[23]
- Award received: Independence Award[24], Order of the Nile[25], Hilal-i-Jur'at[26], Order of the Yugoslav Star[27], Hero of the Republic[28], Bir Uttom[29]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Member of political party: Bangladesh Nationalist Party[32]
- Military branch: Pakistan Army[33], Bangladesh Army[34]
- Commons category: Ziaur Rahman[35]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[36]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[37]
- Participated in conflict: Bangladesh Liberation War[38]
- Family name: Rahman[39]
- Given name: Ziaur[40]
- Significant event: assassination of Ziaur Rahman[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ziaur Rahman[42]
- Manner of death: homicide[43]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Bangla[45], English[46]
- Name in native language: জিয়াউর রহমান[47]
- Start of work period: 1953[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ziaur Rahman include Mausoleum of him[49], a mausoleum[50], in Bangladesh[51].
Why It Matters
Ziaur Rahman has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include Mausoleum of him[49], a mausoleum[50], in Bangladesh[51].
FAQs
Where was Ziaur Rahman born?
Ziaur Rahman's place of birth was Bogura District[2].
Where did Ziaur Rahman die?
Ziaur Rahman passed away in Chittagong[4].
Who was Ziaur Rahman married to?
Ziaur Rahman's spouses include Khaleda Zia[9].
What did Ziaur Rahman do for work?
Ziaur Rahman worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].
Where did Ziaur Rahman go to school?
Ziaur Rahman was educated at D. J. Science College[19], Hare School[20], Command and Staff College[21], and Pakistan Military Academy[22].
What awards did Ziaur Rahman receive?
Honors received include Independence Award[24], Order of the Nile[25], Hilal-i-Jur'at[26], and Order of the Yugoslav Star[27].