Historical Events tagged with "hussain muhammad ershad"

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Politics & Government

Ershad Overthrows Abdus Sattar in Bangladesh

March 24th, 1982 42 years ago

Lieutenant General Hussain Muhammad Ershad led a bloodless coup that deposed Bangladeshi President Abdus Sattar, suspending the Constitution and imposing martial law. The coup followed a period of political instability and unrest in Bangladesh, where Sattar's government faced criticism from various quarters. Ershad's takeover marked a significant shift in the country's military and political landscape, setting a precedent for future military involvement in Bangladeshi governance.

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