Dhaka, Bangladesh — A short archival video featuring former President Ziaur Rahman has recently gained attention on social media platforms, drawing interest from viewers interested in Bangladesh’s political history.
Dhaka, Bangladesh — A short archival video featuring former President Ziaur Rahman has recently gained attention on social media platforms, drawing interest from viewers interested in Bangladesh’s political history.
The footage appears to show Ziaur Rahman speaking at a public or official gathering while addressing microphones in front of an audience. Presented in black-and-white tones, the clip reflects the political atmosphere and media style of Bangladesh during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Ziaur Rahman, widely known as “Zia,” played a major role in Bangladesh’s post-independence political landscape. He served as the country’s President and founded the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which later became one of the country’s largest political parties.
The resurfaced footage has generated discussions online among history enthusiasts and political supporters, with many viewers describing the clip as a significant glimpse into Bangladesh’s past leadership era.
The original source and exact date of the video could not be independently verified at the time of publication. However, the clip continues to circulate widely across social media and video-sharing platforms.

Muntasir Adnan