Iajuddin Ahmed, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Iajuddin Ahmed

former president of Bangladesh

Date of Birth: 01-Feb-1931

Place of Birth: Munshiganj District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh

Date of Death: 10-Dec-2012

Profession: politician, diplomat, university teacher

Nationality: Pakistan, Bangladesh

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Iajuddin Ahmed (1 February 1931 – 10 December 2012) was the President of Bangladesh, serving from 6 September 2002 until 12 February 2008.
From late October 2006 to January 2007, he also served as Chief Advisor of the caretaker government.
From October 2006 to early 2008, his responsibilities as President included the Defense Ministry of the caretaker government. With a doctorate in soil science, Ahmed became a full professor at the University of Dhaka and chairman of the department.
Beginning in 1991, he started accepting appointments to public positions, as chairman of the Public Service Commission (1991 to 1993) and of the University Grants Commission (1995 to 1999).
In 2002 he won election as president.
In 2004 he helped establish the private university, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology (ADUST).