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Hafiz Uddin Ahmad

Hafiz Uddin Ahmad (born 29 October 1944), also known as Major Hafiz, is a Bangladeshi politician, former military officer, and retired footballer serving as the Speaker of Bangladesh Parliament since February 2026. He was the acting president of Bangladesh from 24 July to 21 August 2026.

A decorated veteran of the Bangladesh Liberation War, Ahmad served in the 1st East Bengal Regiment under Z Force and was awarded the Bir Bikrom, Bangladesh's third-highest gallantry award, for his role in the Battle of Kamalpur. Following his military service as a major in the Bangladesh Army, he entered politics and was elected as a member of parliament for the Bhola-3 constituency for six terms. Over his political career, he held several cabinet positions, including minister of commerce in the third Khaleda cabinet and minister of Liberation War affairs in the Tarique cabinet.

Prior to his military and political careers, Ahmad was a prominent national athlete. He played as a forward for Mohammedan SC, winning four Dhaka League titles and the Aga Khan Gold Cup. He represented the Pakistan national football team in international competitions between 1967 and 1970 and served as national sprint champion in the mid-1960s. In 2004, he received the FIFA Order of Merit in recognition of his contributions to football. Provided by Wikipedia