Hossain Mohammad Ershad

Hossain Mohammad Ershad

politician Bangladesh

Hossain Mohammad Ershad was a Bangladeshi military officer and politician who served as the President of Bangladesh from 1983 to 1990 after seizing power in a coup. His regime was marked by political repression and human rights abuses, leading to widespread protests that ultimately resulted in his ousting. After leaving office, he faced legal issues, including a 10-year prison sentence for illegal possession of firearms in 1991. Ershad's political influence continued for years, as he maintained a presence in Bangladeshi politics and led the Jatiya Party, a political party he founded during his presidency.

Born on Feb 01, 1930 (95 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
34,708
Power
1,553$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 4.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 34,708 $1,700,000 1,553$
Totals 1 38,005,238 34,708 $1,700,000 1,553$
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Canada Canada: Military ruler Hossain Mohammad Ershad was sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in 1991 for illegally possessing firearms. 4

The Globe and Mail: Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death over deadly student crackdown