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Muhammad Jamiruddin Sarkar
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মুহম্মদ জমিরুদ্দিন সরকার
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Sarkar in 2016
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| Acting President of Bangladesh | |
| In office 21 June 2002 – 6 September 2002 |
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| 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 Affairs | |
| In office 19 March 1996 – 30 March 1996 |
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| 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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| Preceded by | A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | ASHK Sadek |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 14 July 1996 – 27 October 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Mirza Ghulam Hafiz |
| Succeeded by | Mazharul Haque Prodhan |
| Constituency | Panchagarh-1 |
| Deputy Leader Of Opposition | |
| In office 6 January 2009 – 12 January 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Mohammad Abdul Hamid |
| Succeeded by | GM Quader |
| In office 23 June 1996 – 10 October 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Abdul Hamid |
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| Born | 1 December 1931 Tentulia, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 12 July 2026 (aged 94) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
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| Children | Muhammad Nawshad Zamir (son) |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar (born 1 December 1931 – died 12 July 2026) was an important Bangladeshi lawyer and politician. He served as the acting President of Bangladesh for a short time. Before that, he was the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, which is like the head of the country's parliament. He also held several important government jobs as a minister. Mr. Sircar was one of the people who helped start the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He also founded a school called Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar Collegiate Institute in Panchagarh District in 1990.
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Early Life and Education
Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar was born on December 1, 1931. His family lived in a village called Nayabari, in what is now Panchagarh District, Bangladesh. His father was Moulvi Ali Baksh, and his mother was Begum Fakhrunnessa.
He studied history at the University of Dhaka, earning both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. After that, he earned a law degree (LL.B) from the same university. In 1960, he started working as a lawyer. To further his legal studies, he traveled to London in 1961. There, he became a Barrister-at-Law, which is a special type of lawyer, after joining the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn.
A Career in Law and Politics
Mr. Sircar began his legal career at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He worked as a lawyer, dealing with different types of laws, including those about the country's constitution.
Serving the Nation and the World
In 1977, President Ziaur Rahman chose him to be part of Bangladesh's team at the United Nations General Assembly. There, he worked with the Legal Committee for four years. In 1981, as a state minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he traveled to the UN again. He discussed important global topics like working towards peace in the Middle East and reducing weapons worldwide. He also attended a conference for labor ministers in Baghdad.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
Mr. Sircar was elected to the parliament several times. He represented 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.
Leading the Parliament as Speaker
From October 2001 to January 2009, Mr. Sircar held a very important position: the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad. The Speaker is like the referee or chairperson of the parliament, making sure debates run smoothly.
During this time, in June 2002, he briefly became the acting President of Bangladesh. This happened when the previous president, A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury, resigned. Mr. Sircar served as acting president until a new president was chosen in September 2002.
As Speaker, he sometimes faced challenges regarding how discussions were managed in parliament. His decisions and political statements occasionally led to public discussions.
Later Legal Work
In March 2023, Mr. Sircar resolved a legal matter concerning some financial expenses from his time as Speaker. He made a payment to the government following a court decision. Later, in 2018, he also worked as a lawyer for former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a legal case.
Family and Legacy
Mr. Sircar was married to Nur Akhtar, who passed away in 2023. They had a daughter named Nilufar Jamir and two sons, Muhammad Nawshad Zamir and Naufal Zamir.
Beyond his work in politics, Mr. Sircar also founded a school in his hometown of Panchagarh. It is called the Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar Collegiate Institute.
He passed away on July 12, 2026, at the Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in Dhaka.
