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Dhaka, May 23 (BDNEWS) – Justice MA Aziz was appointed as the ninth Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Monday.
Prior to his appointment, eight CECs discharged their duties in the coveted post since the independence of the country.
Justice M Idris was the first CEC in the country from July 7, 1972 to July 7, 1977 completing his five-year tenure.
Then Justice AKM Nurul Islam took over on July 8, 1977 and discharged his duties till February 17 in 1985. He served as the CEC for the highest eight years.
Justice Chowdhury ATM Masud was made CEC on February 17, 1985 and he completed his 5-year tenure till February 16 in 1990.
After expiry of his tenure, Justice Sultan Hossain Khan took over as CEC on February 17, 1990 and was in the office till December 24, 1990.
Justice Mohammad Abdur Rouf was then appointed as CEC on December 30, 1990 and discharged his duties till April 18, 1995.
Justice AKM Sadeq took over office on April 27, 1995 and performed as CEC till April 6, 1996. Mohammad Abu Hena then took over as CEC on April 9, 1996 and carried out his responsibilities till May 8, 2000.
The outgoing CEC MA Syed took over on May 23, 2000 as the 8th CEC and completed his five-year tenure on May 22 this year.
BDNEWS/1719 hrs
