Shahabuddin Ahmed
Shahabuddin Ahmed | |
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শাহাবুদ্দিন আহমেদ | |
| 12th President of Bangladesh | |
| In office 9 October 1996 – 14 November 2001 | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina Latifur Rahman (acting) Khaleda Zia |
| Preceded by | Abdur Rahman Biswas |
| Succeeded by | A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury |
| Acting 6 December 1990 – 10 October 1991 | |
| Prime Minister | Khaleda Zia |
| Preceded by | Hussain Muhammad Ershad |
| Succeeded by | Abdur Rahman Biswas |
| 6th Chief Justice of Bangladesh | |
| In office 14 January 1990 – 31 January 1995 | |
| Appointed by | Hussain Muhammad Ershad |
| President | Hussain Muhammad Ershad Himself Abdur Rahman Biswas |
| Prime Minister |
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| Preceded by | Badrul Haider Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Muhammad Habibur Rahman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1930 Pemal, Bengal, British India |
| Died | 19 March 2022 (aged 92) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Political party | Awami League |
| Education | MA (international relations) |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Shahabuddin Ahmed (1 February 1930 – 19 March 2022) was a Bangladeshi head of state who served as the president of Bangladesh from 1996 to 2001, and the chief justice of Bangladesh from 1990 to 1995. He previously served as the acting president during 1990–91 when Hussain Muhammad Ershad resigned from the post. He headed a caretaker government and oversaw a general election in February 1991.