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Abdul Hamid
Mohammad Abdul Hamid is a Bangladeshi retired politician and lawyer who served as president of Bangladesh from 2013 to 2023, making him the longest-serving president in the country's history. Born in the Haor-prone area of Kishoreganj and a political career spanning more than six decades, he was a lifelong affiliate of the Awami League, and was elected a member of parliament (MP) in Pakistan and i…
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politics · President of Bangladesh from 2013 to 2023 · politician · also Abdul Hamid, Mohammad Abdul Hamid, Hamid
Born 1 January 1944 · Q3246667
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2026· 14 entries
Malay Mail: Nihilistic violent extremism is a crime prevention issue, not terrorism — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid
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GhanaWeb: Mustapha Abdul-Hamid trial adjourned to August 27
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MyJoyOnline: Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, seven others’ NPA case adjourned to August 27
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Modern Ghana: Mustapha Abdul-Hamid’s lawyer challenges claims on speedy trials, alleges selective justice
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thekabultribune.com: Hamid Karzai Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes, Calls for Friendly Policy
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Asaase Radio: Danquah Institute announces Mustapha Abdul-Hamid as 2026 Liberty Lecture speaker
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thecurrent.pk: Zain Hamid confirms divorce from actor Nimra Khan months after their wedding
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Adomonline.com: Godfred Dame opposes trial of Hanan Abdul-Hamid during legal vacation
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MyJoyOnline: Hanan Abdul-Hamid cannot be forced to face trial without lawyer — Dame
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MyJoyOnline: ‘There is no emergency’ – Godfred Dame criticises vacation hearing in Abdul-Hamid case
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Modern Ghana: FROM 'WALLAHI' TO THE DOCK: Mustapha Hamid and the Illusion of the Ghanaian Anti-Corruption Crusade
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GhanaWeb: Court rejects bid to halt Mustapha Abdul-Hamid's trial over legal vacation
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MTV Lebanon: A number of young men blocked the main road at Abdul Hamid Karami Square in Tripoli's as a sign of solidarity with ISF chief Maj. Gen. Rifi.
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2025· 1 entry
Abdul Hamid's departure for Thailand on 8 May 2025, officially described as a medical trip, sparked widespread controversy, with critics alleging that he was allowed to leave to avoid facing trial.
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2023· 1 entry
And he was succeeded by Mohammed Shahabuddin
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2021· 1 entry
FACTLY rated the claim “Achievements of Abdul Hamid who received Param Vir Chakra for his actions during India-Pakistan war of 1965, are fake” FALSE.
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2018· 1 entry
Making him the country's first president to be re-elected
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2013· 2 entries
Career landmark: President of Bangladesh (2013–2023).
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But Hamid expressed his inability due to his constitutional role
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2001· 1 entry
And from 2009 to 2013, deputy speaker from 1996 to 2001, and deputy leader of the opposition from 2001 to 2006
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1978· 1 entry
Remained active in AL politics, elected as an MP in 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, and 2008; and was appointed to various senior posts in the parliament and within the party, mainly by the choice of Sheikh Hasina
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1973· 1 entry
But was imprisoned after the 15 August coup and the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
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1971· 1 entry
Received the Independence Award in 2013
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1944· 1 entry
Born 1944-01-01.
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