Mohammad Abdul Hamid facts for kids
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Mohammad Abdul Hamid
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মোহাম্মদ আবদুল হামিদ
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Hamid in 2018
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| 16th President of Bangladesh | |
| In office 14 March 2013 – 24 April 2023 |
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| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Zillur Rahman |
| Succeeded by | Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| 11th Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad | |
| In office 25 January 2009 – 24 April 2013 |
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| Deputy | Shawkat Ali |
| Preceded by | Jamiruddin Sircar |
| Succeeded by | Shawkat Ali (Acting) |
| In office 12 July 2001 – 28 October 2001 |
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| Deputy | Ali Ashraf |
| Preceded by | Humayun Rashid Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Jamiruddin Sircar |
| 8th Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad | |
| In office 14 July 1996 – 10 July 2001 |
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| Speaker | Humayun Rashid Chowdhury |
| Preceded by | L. K. Siddiqi |
| Succeeded by | Ali Ashraf |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 25 January 2009 – 24 April 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Osman Faruk |
| Succeeded by | Rejwan Ahammad Taufiq |
| Constituency | Kishoreganj-4 |
| In office 14 July 1996 – 27 October 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Imdadul Haque |
| Succeeded by | Md. Afzal Hossain |
| Constituency | Kishoreganj-5 |
| In office 5 March 1991 – 24 November 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Abdul Latif Bhuiyan |
| Succeeded by | Imdadul Haque |
| Constituency | Kishoreganj-5 |
| In office 7 May 1986 – 3 March 1988 |
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| Succeeded by | Abdul Latif Bhuiyan |
| Constituency | Kishoreganj-5 |
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| Born | 1 January 1944 Kamalpur, Bengal, British India |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
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| Children | 4, including Rejwan |
| Alma mater | Gurudayal Government College |
| Awards |  Independence Award (2013) |
Mohammad Abdul Hamid (born 1 January 1944) is a Bangladeshi retired politician and lawyer. He served as the President of Bangladesh from 2013 to 2023. This made him the longest-serving president in Bangladesh's history. He had a political career that lasted over sixty years.
He was a lifelong member of the Awami League political party. He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) seven times. This included elections in both Pakistan before 1971 and independent Bangladesh. Before becoming president, he was the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (Bangladesh's Parliament) twice. He also served as Deputy Speaker and Deputy Leader of the Opposition.
Born in the Haor area of Kishoreganj District, he started student politics in 1959. He joined the Awami League in 1969. In 1970, he became the youngest member elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan. He played an active role in the Bangladesh Liberation War. After Bangladesh became independent, he was elected as an MP in 1973. He continued to be active in politics and was elected as an MP several more times. In 2013, he became the acting president when President Zillur Rahman was ill. After Rahman's death, Abdul Hamid was elected president without opposition.
The Constitution of Bangladesh states that the president's role is mostly ceremonial. He was re-elected in 2018, becoming the first president to be re-elected in Bangladesh. His term ended in 2023, after serving for over 10 years. He was succeeded by Mohammed Shahabuddin. He has said he will retire from active politics. He is known for his simple lifestyle and humorous speeches.
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Early Life and Education
Abdul Hamid was born in Kamalpur village, Mithamain Upazila, in Kishoreganj District. His parents were Mohammad Tayebuddin and Tomiza Khatun. He began his schooling at the village primary school.
School and College Years
After primary school, he moved to Bhairabpur to live with relatives. He then attended Bhairab K.B. Pilot High School for his secondary education. He earned his I.A. (Intermediate of Arts) and B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) degrees from Gurudayal Government College in Kishoreganj.
Law Studies
He later studied law and received his LL.B. degree from Central Law College. This college is now part of the University of Dhaka. After finishing his law studies, he became a lawyer in Kishoreganj. He was elected President of the Kishoreganj District Bar Association five times between 1990 and 1996.
Political Journey
Abdul Hamid started his political journey in 1959. He joined the Bangladesh Chhatra League while he was a student in Kishoreganj. He became the vice-president of Gurudayal Government College's student body.
Early Political Roles
From 1966 to 1967, he was also the vice-president of the Chhatra League's Mymensingh District Unit. In late 1969, he joined the Awami League political party.
Member of Parliament
In the 1970 Pakistani general election, Abdul Hamid was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Mymensingh-18 area. He was the youngest person to be elected at that time. He was later elected as a Member of Parliament for the Kishoreganj-5 area in several general elections. These elections took place in 1973, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, and 2009.
Parliamentary Leadership
From 1996 to 2001, he served as the Deputy Speaker of the National Parliament of Bangladesh. On 25 January 2009, he became the Speaker of the National Parliament. In 2013, he received the Independence Award for his important contributions to the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.
Presidency
On 14 March 2013, Abdul Hamid was appointed as the acting president of Bangladesh. This happened while President Zillur Rahman was receiving medical care in Singapore. President Rahman passed away six days later.
Becoming President
After President Rahman's death, Abdul Hamid was elected as president without any opposition on 22 April 2013. He officially took office on 24 April. He was re-elected for a second term without opposition on 7 February 2018.
Important Suggestions
As president, he suggested that the United Nations should create a special safe passage. This passage would be in Myanmar for the Rohingya Muslims.
Recent Events
After some major political changes in Bangladesh in August 2024, Mohammad Abdul Hamid returned to Bangladesh in June 2025. He denied any allegations against him. The government stated that no innocent person would be prosecuted.
Personal Life
Mohammad Abdul Hamid has been married to Rashida Hamid since 1964. They have three sons and one daughter together. One of their sons, Rejwan Ahammad Taufiq, also served as a MP for the Kishoreganj-4 area.
Images for kids
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Hamid in 2018
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Mohammad Abdul Hamid meeting with Prime Minister Modi at Bangabhaban on 7 June 2015
See also
In Spanish: Abdul Hamid (político) para niños
