Shahabuddin Ahmed

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Shahabuddin Ahmed (Bangla: শাহাবুদ্দিন আহমেদ) (b. 1 February 1930) is a former president and Chief Justice of Bangladesh. He served as acting president of Bangladesh in 1990 following the resignation of Hossain Mohammad Ershad in a popular uprising. After the resumption of democracy, he returned to his duties as the Chief Justice. Later, he served as president from 1996 to 2001.

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Preceded by
Hossain Mohammad Ershad
President of Bangladesh
6 December 19909 October 1991
Succeeded by
Abdur Rahman Biswas
Preceded by
Abdur Rahman Biswas
President of Bangladesh
9 October 199614 November 2001
Succeeded by
A.Q.M. Badruddoza Chowdhury
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