2001 Bangladeshi presidential election

The 2001 Bangladeshi presidential election was held on[1][2] November 12, 2001. A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury won the election uncontestedly.[3][4] Initially, two nomination papers were submitted. Later, the other contestant withdrew his nomination making Chowdhury elected to the post of President. Badruddoza sworn in on November 14, 2001, and assumed the office of President.[5][6][7]

2001 Bangladeshi presidential election
12 November 1991
 
Candidate A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury
Party BNP
President before election

Shahabuddin Ahmed
Awami League

 Elected President

A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury
BNP

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References
  1. "Election schedule earlier this time". The Daily Star. 2018-11-07. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
  2. "Postelection Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Bangladesh Elections, Oct. 5, 2001". www.cartercenter.org. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
  3. Rashiduzzaman, M. (2002). "Bangladesh in 2001: The Election and a New Political Reality?". Asian Survey. 42 (1): 183–191. doi:10.1525/as.2002.42.1.183. ISSN 0004-4687. JSTOR 10.1525/as.2002.42.1.183.
  4. "Badruddoza elected President". Zeenews. 2001-11-11. Retrieved 2018-04-27.
  5. "A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 2018-04-27.
  6. "Bangladesh : Constitution and politics". The Commonwealth. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
  7. "IFES Election Guide | Elections: Bangladesh Par 1 Oct 2001". www.electionguide.org. Retrieved 2019-05-18.


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