Assassination of Mujibar Rahman
General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler
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Ziaur Rahman Biography and Timeline
Follow Ziaur Rahman through 5 dated historical records for Bangladesh.
Ziaur Rahman, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1975–1981Years on this page
1975
Constitution of Bangladesh
Introduces a one-party socialist system and assumes almost dictatorial powers. General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler
Coup
General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler
1981
Coup
Shot dead during a military coup
Death of Ziaur Rahman
Shot dead during a military coup
Records, sources and methodology
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