Historical Memory Journey
Ershad's Coup and the Return of Military Rule
Full list of figures, martyrs, coordinators, and collectives associated with 1982.
4 profiles
Army Chief and Military Ruler
He led the 1982 coup, imposed martial law, and built the military-backed political order that dominated Bangladesh through most of the 1980s.
Bangladesh's authoritarian transition from 1982 to 1990.
His rule redefined the relationship between army, presidency, party politics, and street opposition in post-liberation Bangladesh.
DetailsPresident of Bangladesh
He headed the elected civilian government that Ershad overthrew in 1982, representing a fragile attempt to stabilize constitutional rule after the Zia era.
Bangladesh's uncertain civilian transition in 1981-1982.
His removal highlighted how weak elected institutions remained in the face of military power.
DetailsLeader of the 8-Party Alliance
As the Awami League leader, she helped sustain one of the principal anti-Ershad alliance fronts through the decisive 1990 uprising.
Bangladesh's anti-Ershad movement and democratic transition in the late 1980s and 1990.
Their role helped expand, legitimize, or complete the democratic uprising that ended authoritarian rule.
DetailsLeader of the 7-Party Alliance
As BNP chairperson, she led one of the key anti-Ershad alliances that turned the uprising into a truly national confrontation.
Bangladesh's anti-Ershad movement and democratic transition in the late 1980s and 1990.
Their role helped expand, legitimize, or complete the democratic uprising that ended authoritarian rule.
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