A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury
A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury | |
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একিউএম বদরুদ্দোজা চৌধুরী | |
Chowdhury in 1993 | |
| 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 |
| 2nd Deputy Prime Minister of Bangladesh | |
| In office 15 April 1979 – 23 August 1979 | |
| President | Ziaur Rahman |
| Prime Minister | Shah Azizur Rahman |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| 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 Presidency, British India |
| Died | 5 October 2024 (aged 93) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Political party | Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (2004–2024) |
| Other political affiliations | Bangladesh Nationalist Party (1978–2002) Four Party Alliance (2001–2003) |
| Spouse | Hasina Warda Chowdhury |
| Children | Mahi B. Chowdhury |
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| Relatives | Panna Kaiser (sister-in-law) |
| Alma mater | |
| Awards | Independence Day Award |
Abdul Qasim Mohammad Badruddoza Chowdhury (11 October 1930 – 5 October 2024) was a Bangladeshi politician who served as the president of Bangladesh from 14 November 2001 until his dismissal on 21 June 2002. He was the founding secretary-general of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
Chowdhury was also a physician, cultural activist, author, essayist, playwright, television presenter, and an orator of distinction. He was awarded the National Television Award in 1976.