U.N. to Start Talks on How to Assist Third World
Bernard D. Nossiter, The New York Times (August 22, 1980) Secretary of State Edmund S. Muskie and President Ziaur Rahman […]
Bangladeshi Leader Tireless in Pep Talks to People
Michael T. Kaufman, The New York Times (July 28, 1980) As he does three or four times every week, President
Don’t Write Off Bangladesh
The New York Times Editorial (June 12, 1981) At first glance, the recent news from Bangladesh seems only to confirm
A Tragedy for Bangladesh
The Times Editorial (June 01, 1981) The killing of President Zia-ur Rahman is a shattering blow to peace and good
A moderate nationalist who wanted to lift his country out of extreme poverty
Gerard Viratelle, Le Monde (June 01, 1981) Only 46 years old, but in power since November 1975, General Ziaur Rahman,
A rush of blood leaves Bangladesh on the brink
John Cunningham, The Guardian (June 1, 1981) President Ziaur Rahman’s luck fatally ran out in a hail of bullets in
The Times Biography: Zia Ur-Rahman
The Times: Biography (June 1, 19781) President Zia ur-Rahman of Bangladesh, who was killed at the age of 45 in
The Times interview: Bangladesh and the hazards of democracy
President Zia ur-Rahman of Bangladesh leaned forward in his armchair, his eyes alight with enthusiasm: “Everybody knows our problems in
President Reagan on Zia’s death
President Ronald Reagan of the United States of America, sent a message to Acting President Abdus Sattar of Bangladesh on
Indira Gandhi’s condolence
India Prime Minister Indira Gandhi expressed shock at the assassination of Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman, whom she called a man