Ziaur Rahman

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1. When was Ziaur Rahman born?January 19, 1936
2. Where was Ziaur Rahman born?Gabtali, Bogra District, Bengal Presidency, British India
3. What is the military rank?Lieutenant General (retired)
4. What is the founded?Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in 1978
5. Who was Ziaur Rahman?Ziaur Rahman was a brave leader from Bangladesh who helped the country become independent and later served as its president.
6. What did he do during the 1971 Liberation War?During the 1971 Liberation War, he was a sector commander, led the 'Z Force' brigade, and famously announced Bangladesh’s Declaration of Independence from Kalurghat.

Hilal-e-Jurrat: A high military award from Pakistan for bravery in combat.
Sipahi-Janata Revolution: A pivotal 1975 uprising involving soldiers and civilians that led to Ziaur Rahman's rise to power.
Economic Liberalization: Policies that reduce government control over the economy to encourage free markets and private business.
Multi-party Democracy: A political system where multiple political parties can freely compete for government positions.