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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

But soon after his election victory the following year, the Gasht-e Ershad were formally established.

From BBC Sep. 21, 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

Ershad, who ruled the country for nearly nine years until 1990, when he was overthrown in a mass movement led by Hasina and Zia.

From New York Times Dec. 12, 2013

Elay Ershad, who represents the nomadic Kuchi people in Afghan parliament, told Reuters.

From Reuters Oct. 21, 2012

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