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Ershad

British  
/ ˈɜːʃæd /

noun

  1. Hussain Mohammed. born 1930, Bangladeshi soldier and statesman. He seized power in a coup in 1982, becoming president in 1983. He was deposed in 1990 and has served prision sentences for corruption

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Rahman briefly studied international relations at Dhaka University before entering politics at 23, joining the BNP in its fight against military ruler Hussain Muhammad Ershad, according to his party.

From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025

Here are some facts about the force - known as the Gasht e Ershad or guidance patrols - which has also been sanctioned by the United States.

From Reuters ● Oct. 10, 2022

The Washington Post followed four TJ freshmen — Sarah Castillo, Ershad Sulaiman, Kaiwan Bilal and Julie Marco — through a difficult, unusual and absorbing academic year.

From Washington Post ● May 31, 2022

In a small house just outside Amsterdam, Elay Ershad is preparing a traditional Afghan lunch.

From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2021

His photographs of street protests against the autocratic ruler, President Hussain Muhammad Ershad, are strong.

From New York Times ● Dec. 23, 2019

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