Talk:Hussain Muhammad Ershad

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I have removed the paraphrased info "referenced" from Daily star. This is a "Letter to editor" ... and has exactly zero value as reference for any info.

Also, please refrain from speculation such as what Ahmed might have felt about the verdict of a single case, or whether he was disgraced or not. The same applies to using peacock terms such as "landmark" etc. --Ragib (talk) 07:28, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

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Rationale for the use of image Sheikh_mujibur_rahman.jpg‎ also provided. Incognito1980 05:56, 20 February 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Incognito1980 (talk • contribs)


 * The images are not essential for this article, and stretching fair use is not a very good idea. --Ragib (talk) 06:40, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

As explained these images are there to signify and refer to their significance in history as well as the article itself.

Not a good idea? What is a good idea or a bad idea can't be determined by an individual? Incognito1980 06:50, 20 February 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Incognito1980 (talk • contribs)


 * These images are not really useful because the article is NOT about the persons, rather this is a biography of Ershad. I will refer you to fair use criteria, which, among other things states that, "As a quick test, before adding non-free content requiring a rationale, ask yourself: "Can this non-free content be replaced by a free version that has the same effect?" and "Could the subject be adequately conveyed by text without using the non-free content at all?"". Ershad's biography can definitely be depicted without resorting to the use of fair use images of other persons, who are mentioned only a few times in the article. --Ragib (talk) 07:17, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

Powerful adminstratorship which was not necessary, nevertheless will not compete.Incognito1980 07:37, 20 February 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Incognito1980 (talk • contribs)


 * I do not understand the first part of your comment on "powerful administratorship". I have not exercised any admin actions here, rather reminded you of wikipedia content policy, as a regular editor of this article. --Ragib (talk) 07:49, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

With all due respect sir I just stated that I will refrain from this. Let us not make it personal and proceed any further. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Incognito1980 (talk • contribs) 07:54, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

On POV commentary by incognito
I removed the wording added by incongnito1980 because of the following reason - these are subjective POV commentary:


 * "placing the neutrality to be questioned later on; " neutrality questioned by who? This is a very subjective POV comment.


 * "e then Army Chief of Staff Lt General Nuruddin Khan unlike his predecessor Lt Gen Atiqur Rahman was not loyal to the President, having his own political ambition and agenda" -- this is against WP:BLP, and quite tangential to Ershad's biography.


 * Finally, claiming that Ershad was bigamist "as per Sharia practiced among Muslim men" is so wrong on several counts -- that sentence implies that Bigamy is practiced by Muslim men, and Ershad had to do so to follow the custom!! Isn't that awfully racist stereotyping? Ershad was simultaneously married to Bidisha, whether he received permission of his first wife Roushan Ershad (as required by the 1961 Family ordinance) is not known, so that marriage may or may not be legal either. But claiming that to be a common practice is very wrong.

I would recommend that Incognito1980 should focus on adding referenced facts to the subject's biography, and refrain from inserting his own commentary about the neutrality of different other people. -- (talk) 08:02, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

Reply to Ragib's Accusation

 * "placing the neutrality to be questioned later on; - the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (Supreme Court is the highest court of the nation) declared Shahabuddin's action Illegal and as such the neutrality of the man is not in effect. You have deleted the cited ref.


 * "e then Army Chief of Staff Lt General Nuruddin Khan - The fact that he joined politics and did get the ministership is also a fact. Shows the political agenda by him. You have deleted the cited ref.

I did not suggest he is a bigamist. If you have any idea about muslim men that includes the Middle-East and not just South-East Asia, Sharia Law allows second marraige with consent of the first wife and it is in practice. NO RACISM was intended.
 * Finally, claiming that Ershad was bigamist "as per Sharia practiced among Muslim men" -

Raushan Ershad never stated to the press she never gave permission, you may ask to show or cite that she did. Raushan Ershad never filed for divorce or sued him either.

The immature habit to delete cited materials and change or modify words to bring a negative impact and claiming neutrality is not a good practice my young friend.

I stand by my point.

Incognito1980 09:57, 20 February 2009 (UTC)


 * For the first issue, the only fact there is that, the Supreme Court declared the action illegal. That is supported by the reference, and I have had no problems with the statement. But when you go on with your personal commentary that it "proves" Shahabuddin's non-neutrality, THAT becomes a POV commentary.


 * As for Nuruddin, when you start connecting the dots *here* in this page, that becomes Original research. Not appropriate for Wikipedia. Keep your conjectures to yourself, or provide a reliable source that states this. Don't start synthesizing several disconnected facts into forming your own conclusion.


 * As for the final point, Ershad was in fact a bigamist in this case, and you also state this here. No problem. But when you claim that Ershad was a bigamist following "Sharia law", that becomes a racist pov comment. Either you couldn't express yourself in forming the sentence, or you are implying Muslims are supposed to be following Sharia law and become bigamists .... I hope you didn't imply that there, and that this was an unintended wording in your part. Also, Bangladesh does not have any "Sharia law", rather Ershad married his second wife under the 1961 Muslim Family Ordinance, which requires the permission from the first wife. It is not really clear if Roushan Ershad provided that. Given the apparent clash between Ershad and Roushan during the 2nd marriage of Ershad, I find it hard to believe that she'll readily agree to that. However, you might be able to provide some reliable source about Roushan providing permission to Ershad's bigamy ... I'll be very interested to see that :).


 * As I said earlier, just state the facts, and refrain from connecting the dots to sneak in your own commentary. State that Ershad married his secon wife without divorcing the first one. State that Ershad was not supported by Nuruddin. State that Ershad's arrest was declared illegal later. That's fine. Don't start speculating or reaching a conclusion yourself here. --Ragib (talk) 10:10, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

I believe you are doing the same my friend. Practice what you preach.

Incognito1980 10:17, 20 February 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Incognito1980 (talk • contribs)

My Opinion
With all respect to both the user Raib & Incognito

It is way clear that the user - Incognito is a very active supporter of Jatiya Party and have used words and sentences to be pro Ershad. At the same time most of his/her work do carry proper ref and citations. However a biasness can be derived.

At the same time the user Ragib do modify and in fact I have seen deletion of cited materails contradicting the neutrality that should be maintained  by an admin.user to my opinion. By changing simple words like simultaneously you are in fact provoking the user that is not necessary at all.

Ragib & Incognito are equally guilty of sneaking in their own commentry, or establish their own belief which is more of an essay. Very very IMMATURE indid.

GetItRight82 (talk) 10:48, 20 February 2009 (UTC)


 * Rather than improperly lecturing on other user's immaturity, I would recommend you to look into several key policies, namely verifiability, neutrality, biographies of living persons etc. Then you are welcome to actually look into user contributions and provide a lecture on what you think of them.


 * Sarcasm aside, please feel free to replace the word "Simultaneously" with some other wording that denotes the same meaning (i.e. that Ershad was married to 2 wives at the same time.) No justification as to whether this is good or bad is needed ... just reword the info to state the same thing (unlike Incognito1980 who tried to claim this is usual among Muslim men per Sharia law!!).


 * And please, read before you comment. Citations are just fine, but as I stated in the previous thread, connecting the dots to add your pov commentary is not ok. Thank you. --Ragib (talk) 12:50, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

Mr. Ragib, firstly I was not having the problem with the word simultaneous, I was only stating that it was as per Islamic law and I have clearly stated there was no outcry by Raushan Ershad over the matter. The break up of the party on later years was for other reasons. Now I see that not only that your words are provoking but your behavior can only be described by words that my manners prohibits me to do so.

You have deleted cited materials sir and that is a fact. Not only you have shown immature behavior but it seems you are somebody who just have to reply for the sake of it. I believe there was a strong rumor that Ershad was married three times too, but that was back in the days of your dad perhaps, my young friend.

A repeat - Practice what you preach! --Incognito1980 21:27, 21 February 2009 (UTC)


 * First of all, please stop using patronizing and condescending language such as "immature", "young friend" etc. I don't really care what age you are, and any Wikipedian's age is not really your concern. Now, my " behavior can only be described by words that my manners prohibits me to do so.", what exactly is it? I am simply reminding you of Wikipedia policies such as WP:NPOV, WP:V, WP:BLP. If you cannot comply with these policies, you can always express your own opinions in your personal blog. Your repeatedly mention "cited information", but fail to state that you had inserted your own opinion to connect the dots there. Please refer to the advice I have given above. I am not at all concerned with whatever political affiliations you have, but please do not start editing Wikipedia along party lines. Thank you. --Ragib (talk) 21:56, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

Let it go incognito. He will not stop till you do so, I am sure there is a better way to spend the weekend then have a debate over a ludicrous act. "Don't write something unless you are willing to have it mercilessly re-written........." Be the better man. BTW is 80 your birth year? In that case does that make you really that old to use "young friend"? Just a thought. --GetItRight82 (talk) 04:51, 22 February 2009 (UTC)


 * 1980 is the year I started my career. --Incognito1980 20:20, 16 March 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Incognito1980 (talk • contribs)

Re-write of the Marraige and Arrest issue
I hope ths is acceptable to both the users Incognito & Ragib and we shake hands? --GetItRight82 (talk) 05:09, 22 February 2009 (UTC)

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Due to recent vandalism, the article should be fully protected. Even semi-protection would lead to abrupt editing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Emonkhan (talk • contribs) 19:36, 24 June 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 June 2018
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 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. L293D (☎ • ✎) 12:59, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

Birth date and year
Banglapedia article says it is 1 February 1930. Recent news stories have mentioned about him becoming a 90-year old - which makes his birthday sometime in March 1929. References:
 * 90th birthday of Ershad celebrated...
 * Ershad, who turned 90 last week,...
 * Ershad turns 90, says no one as oppressed as he’s...

Anyone got any credible source on his birth date and year ? Dead.rabbit (talk) 07:19, 28 March 2019 (UTC)