Shaheed President
Ziaur Rahman
Bir Uttam, is a war veteran who became the president of Bangladesh and traversed the nation preaching progress, hard work and pragmatic policies.
UN General Assembly in 1980
Ziaur Rahman took over on April 21, 1977, he not only consolidated his power base but also made foreign policy dynamic.
During his address, he urged oil-producing nations to be more considerate towards developing countries and offer oil at lower prices. Bangladesh became a member of the UN Security Council under his leadership in 1979.
Ziaur Rahman with state guests
Ziaur Rahman during his visits to various countries and during his exchanges with guests
Ziaur Rahman with the state guest
Ziaur Rahman with the state guest
Ziaur Rahman with the state guest
… Zia had been one of South Asia’s most promising leaders, a man who lived modestly while others chose corruption, who searched tirelessly for solutions to his country’s awesome poverty.
Time Magazine
8 June 1981
Opinions of people about President Ziaur Rahman
The United States—indeed the world—had come to respect President Zia’s profound and compassionate commitment to a better life for his people and his dedication to the rule of law.
Ronald Reagan
U.S. President
The Governnent and people of Bangladesh have lost a wise ruler, and the world, an outstanding statesman.
Kurt Waldheim
U.N. Secretary-General
President Ziaur Rahman led his country with distinction, giving special attention to the problems of development. Zia’s proposal for regional cooperation in South Asia revealed his statesmanlike vision.
Indira Gandhi
Prime Minister. India