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Barrister
Muhammad Jamir Uddin Sircar
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মুহাম্মদ জমির উদ্দিন সরকার
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Sarkar in 2023
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| President of Bangladesh (acting) | |
| In office 21 June 2002 – 6 September 2002 |
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| Prime Minister | Khaleda Zia |
| Preceded by | A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Iajuddin Ahmed |
| 10th Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad | |
| In office 28 October 2001 – 25 January 2009 |
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| Deputy | Akhtar Hameed Siddiqui |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Abdul Hamid |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Abdul Hamid |
| Minister of Law and Justice | |
| In office 19 March 1996 – 30 March 1996 |
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| Prime Minister | Khaleda Zia |
| Preceded by | Mirza Golam Hafiz |
| Succeeded by | Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 19 September 1991 – 19 March 1996 |
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| Prime Minister | Khaleda Zia |
| Preceded by | A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | ASHK Sadek |
| Member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Panchagarh-1 |
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| In office 14 July 1996 – 27 October 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Mirza Ghulam Hafiz |
| Succeeded by | Mazharul Haque Prodhan |
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| Born | 1 December 1931 Tetulia, Bengal, British India (now Panchagarh, Rangpur Division, Bangladesh) |
| Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
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| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar (born 1 December 1931) is a well-known Bangladeshi lawyer and politician. He served as the acting President of Bangladesh in 2002. He was also the Speaker of the Parliament of Bangladesh. Mr. Sircar is one of the people who helped start the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He was also a member of its main policy-making group. He also started the Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar Collegiate Institute in Panchagarh in 1990.
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Early Life and Education
Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar was born on December 1, 1931. His parents were Moulvi Ali Baksh and Begum Fakhrunnessa. He was born in Panchagarh, which is in northern Bengal.
He studied at the University of Dhaka. There, he earned his M.A. and LL.B. degrees. After finishing his studies, he started practicing law in 1960. In 1961, he went to London to become a Barrister. A Barrister is a special type of lawyer who can argue cases in higher courts. He was accepted by the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn. This allowed him to practice law in England and other Commonwealth countries.
A Career in Public Service
Mr. Sircar became a lawyer at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He worked on different types of law, including constitutional, civil, and criminal law.
In 1977, the President of Bangladesh, Ziaur Rahman, chose him for an important role. He became a member of the Bangladesh team at the United Nations General Assembly. The United Nations (UN) is an organization where countries work together for peace. As a delegate, he worked with the Legal Committee for four years, from 1977 to 1980.
Later, in 1981, he became a State Minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In this role, he traveled to the UN again. He spoke about the Middle East peace process and disarmament. He also went to a meeting in Baghdad for Labor Ministers from non-aligned countries.
Serving in Parliament
Mr. Sircar was elected to the Parliament of Bangladesh several times. He was a candidate for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He won elections from Panchagarh-1 in 1996 and 2001. He also won a special election from Dhaka-9 in 1991. Later, in 2009, he was elected from Bogra-6 in another special election.
Speaker of Parliament and Acting President
From October 28, 2001, to January 25, 2009, Mr. Sircar served as the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad. The Speaker is like the leader of the Parliament. They make sure meetings run smoothly and rules are followed.
On June 21, 2002, he became the acting President of Bangladesh. This happened because the previous President, A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury, resigned. Mr. Sircar remained acting President until a new President was chosen on September 6, 2002.
Personal Life
Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar was married to Nur Akhtar. She passed away in 2023. They had three children together: a daughter named Nilufar Jamir, and two sons named Nawshad Zamir and Naufal Zamir.
Besides his work in politics and law, Mr. Sircar is also known for starting a school. He founded the Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar Collegiate Institute in his hometown of Panchagarh. This shows his dedication to education and his community.
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Sarkar in 2023
