The Vice-President of Bangladesh once held the second highest constitutional office during the country’s presidential system.
This role was introduced on April 17, 1971, with the first Government of Bangladesh but was abolished shortly after the war with the adoption of a new constitution introducing a parliamentary republic.
In 1975, the vice-presidency was reinstated through the fourth amendment, reviving the presidential system.
However, in 1991, then-acting president Shahabuddin Ahmed dissolved the post following a constitutional referendum that led to the twelfth amendment, restoring the parliamentary system of governance.
The Deputy Prime Minister of Bangladesh was the second highest-ranking official in the government and the parliament.
In the Prime Minister’s absence, the Deputy Prime Minister could oversee Cabinet functions and other ministries.
The position was introduced on April 15, 1979, and dissolved on December 6, 1990, by acting president Shahabuddin Ahmed.
Vice presidents of Bangladesh
The Vice Presidency of Bangladesh has seen several notable figures since its inception. Here are the key individuals who held the office:
Syed Nazrul Islam (April 17, 1971 – January 12, 1972): He served as vice president during the Liberation War, 1971.
Mohammad Mohammadullah (15 August 1975 - 6 November 1975 and March 23, 1982 - March 24, 1982): He was appointed Vice President following the assassination of President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He was reappointed as Vice President by President Abdus Sattar in March 1982, but his tenure lasted just one day, as General Hussain Muhammad Ershad seized control of the government.
Abdus Sattar (June 3, 1977 - May 30, 1981): He served as vice president before becoming president after the assassination of president Ziaur Rahman in 1981.
Mirza Nurul Huda (November 24, 1981 - March 23, 1982): He served under president Abdus Sattar and later under president HM Ershad.
AKM Nurul Islam (November 30, 1986 - September 1989): He served under president HM Ershad.
Moudud Ahmed (September 1989 - December 1990): He was the last vice president before the position was dissolved.
The position was finally dissolved in 1990 by acting president Shahabuddin Ahmed, following a constitutional referendum that restored the parliamentary system.
Deputy prime ministers of Bangladesh
The position of deputy prime minister in Bangladesh has seen several notable figures since its introduction on April 15, 1979. Here are the key individuals who have held the office:
Moudud Ahmed (April 15, 1979 – January 2, 1980): He was the first deputy prime minister under president Ziaur Rahman.
AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury (April 15, 1979 – August 23, 1979): He served as senior deputy prime minister.
Jamal Uddin Ahmad (August 23, 1979 – February 11, 1982): He served under president Ziaur Rahman and later under president Abdus Sattar.
SA Bari (August 23, 1979 – November 27, 1981): He served alongside Jamal Uddin Ahmad.
Moudud Ahmed (July 9, 1986 – March 27, 1988): He returned to the position under president HM Ershad.
Kazi Zafar Ahmed (July 9, 1986 – August 10, 1987): He served under president HM Ershad.
MA Matin (July 9, 1986 – August 13, 1989): He served under president HM Ershad.
Shah Moazzem Hossain (November 20, 1987 – December 6, 1990): He was the last deputy prime minister before the position was dissolved.
The position was ultimately dissolved on December 6, 1990, by acting president Shahabuddin Ahmed, following a constitutional referendum that restored the parliamentary system of governance.
