Abdur Rahman (born 14 July 1955)[1] is a Bangladesh Awami League politician. He is the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock of Bangladesh. Rahman is incumbent Member of Parliament representing the Faridpur-1 constituency. He is a Presidium Member of Awami League.[2][3]
Abdur Rahman | |
|---|---|
আব্দুর রহমান | |
| Minister of Fisheries and Livestock | |
| Assumed office 11 January 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | SM Rezaul Karim |
| Member of Parliament for Faridpur-1 | |
| Assumed office 11 January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Manjur Hossain |
| In office 23 January 2009 – 30 December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Shah Mohammad Abu Zafar |
| Succeeded by | Manjur Hossain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 July 1955 |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
Early life edit
Rahman has a M.S.S. and L.L.B from the University of Dhaka.[4] He was general secretary of the student political organization Bangladesh Chhatra League from 1986 to 1988.[5][6]
Career edit
Rahman was elected to parliament in 2014 from Faridpur-1 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Md. Abdur Rahman". Bangladesh Parliament. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Shahjahan, Nanak, Rahman now AL presidium members". The Daily Star. 21 December 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ দেশের মানুষ আবারও নৌকাকে ম্যানডেট দেবে : আবদুর রহমান. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). 28 February 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ "Md. Abdur Rahman Biography". Amarmp. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ Hassan, Mahbub (18 December 2019). "Party seeks honest, young and new leadership: AL joint gen secretary". Bangla Tribune.
- ^ বিগত কমিটি সমূহ [Past Committees]. Bangladesh Chhatra League (in Bengali).
- ^ "Md. Abdur Rahman History". Amarmp. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
Further reading edit
- Reazul Bashar; Hossain, Kazi Mobarak (26 November 2018). "Awami League snubs some heavyweight aspirants gunning for ticket". bdnews24.com.