Latifur Rahman
Latifur Rahman | |
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| লতিফুর রহমান | |
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| 2nd Chief Adviser of Bangladesh | |
| In office 15 July 2001 – 10 October 2001 | |
| President | Shahabuddin Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Sheikh Hasina (as Prime Minister) |
| Succeeded by | Khaleda Zia (as Prime Minister) |
| 10th Chief Justice of Bangladesh | |
| In office 1 January 2000 – 28 February 2001 | |
| Appointed by | Shahabuddin Ahmed |
| President | Shahabuddin Ahmed |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Mustafa Kamal |
| Succeeded by | Mahmudul Amin Choudhury |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 March 1936 Jessore, Bengal, British Raj |
| Died | 6 June 2017 (aged 81) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Dhaka (LLB) |
Latifur Rahman (1 March 1936 – 6 June 2017) was a Bangladeshi lawyer, jurist, and politician who served as the 10th Chief Justice of Bangladesh from 2000 to 2001, and as the 2nd Chief Adviser of Bangladesh for a caretaker government in 2001. He judicial career started in 1981, and lasted until 2001.
Early life and education
Latifur Rahamn was born in Jessore, British Raj, on 1 March 1936, to Khan Bahadur Lutfur Rahman. Rahman's maternal uncle, Nurul Huda, was a High Court judge. He graduated from the University of Dhaka with a degree in English literature in 1956, and later with a Bachelor of Laws degree.[1][2]
Career
Rahman taught at Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College before becoming a lawyer. He apprenticed under M. H. Khandaker, the 1st Attorney General of Bangladesh.[2] Rahamn became a member of the Dhaka High Court in 1960. He became a high court judge in 1981, and an appellate division judge on 15 January 1990. From 1 January 2000 to 28 February 2001, Rahman served as Chief Justice of Bangladesh.[1]
Rahman was appointed as Chief Adviser of Bangladesh for a caretaker government as he was the most recent chief justice.[2] The caretaker government was led by Rahman from 15 July to 10 October 2001. His government oversaw the 2001 election.[1] Khaleda Zia succeeded Rahman's caretaker government.[2]
Personal life
Rahman was married and was the father of three children. Rahman suffered a stroke on 23 May 2017, and died at Samorita Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 6 June. The Appellate Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh suspended its proceedings in honour of Rahman.[1][2]
Publication
- "Tattabadhayak Sarkarer Dinguli O Amar Katha (The Days of the Caretaker Government and My Account)" (2014)
References
Works cited
News
- "Former chief adviser Justice Latifur Rahman dies at 81". Bdnews24.com. 6 June 2017. Archived from the original on 5 July 2025.
- "Justice Latifur passes away". The Daily Star. 7 June 2017. Archived from the original on 5 July 2025.