Dhaka Bureau: Md took oath as the 22nd President of Bangladesh. Sahabuddin. Today, Monday (April 24) at 11 a.m. in the historical Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban, the Speaker of the National Parliament. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury administered the oath to him (Sahabuddin) as President.
Hundreds of distinguished guests including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her younger sister Sheikh Rehana and cabinet members attended the event.
Cabinet Secretary Md. Mahbub Hossain conducting the program.
Freedom fighter and field level politician. Sahabuddin 21st President. Abdul Hamid was replaced. President Hamid former president. After the death of Zillur Rahman, he is retiring after spending 10 years and 41 days as president for two consecutive terms including 41 days as acting president.
Earlier, this 73-year-old politician was elected as the 22nd President of Bangladesh on February 13, 2023. Md. Sahabuddin was born on 10 December 1949 in Jubilee Tank neighborhood of Shivrampur in Pabna city. His nickname is Chuppu. His father’s name is Sharfuddin Ansari and mother’s name is Khairunnessa.
He obtained his MSc degree from Rajshahi University in 1974 and later passed his LLB and BCS (Law) examinations. He was the General Secretary of Pabna Edward College Branch Chhatra League, President of Pabna District Chhatra League and Jubo League. He has also served as the joint editor of District Bakshal and District Awami League Publicity Secretary.
Sahabuddin actively participated in the 6-point movement of 66, mass uprising of 79, election of 70 and liberation war of 71. He led from the front in the movement and struggle of Pabna district. Immediately protested after August 15, 1975. At that time, under the wrath of the military dictators, he was imprisoned for three years and subjected to inhuman torture.
Md. Sahabuddin has also done journalism in Dainik Banglar Bani. Many of his columns have been published in various national dailies.
During his career he served as District and Sessions Judge and ACC Commissioner. He also served as the Director of the Prime Minister’s Office and the coordinator assigned to the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs in the Bangabandhu assassination case.
Sahabuddin was elected Secretary General of BCS (Judiciary) Association twice in a row. After retiring from service, he joined the legal profession in the High Court. Later, he served as the chairman of the Judicial Inquiry Commission in the investigation of the 2001 post-election violence. As the ACC Commissioner, Sahabuddin showed firmness in dealing with the so-called corruption conspiracy against the Padma Bridge project.
This former student leader has served as a member of Bangladesh Awami League’s advisory board and chairman of the central publicity and publication sub-committee.
