Ziaur Rahman
( 19 January 1936 – 30 May 1981) was a Bangladeshi military commander and politician. He was a military dictator who served as the 7th President of Bangladesh from 21 April 1977 until his death in 30 May 1981. He was the announcer of the Bangladesh Liberation War on behalf of Sheikh Mujib. He formed and was commander of the Central Sector, BDF (Bangladesh Defense Forces) Sector 11, during the nations war of independence in 1971. Later turned politician, he formed one of the largest political parties, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in 1978.
He was awarded Bir Uttom (the highest gallantry award for a living military personnel) for his wartime services, and retired from the Bangladesh Army as a Lieutenant General in 1978, During his administration as military ruler he founded the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He is sometimes referred to as "Shaheed" (martyred) President Zia, in reference to his 1981 assassination.
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