M. A. Mannan (c. 1932 – 16 July 2016)[1] was a Bangladeshi educator. He was a Bangladesh Awami League Advisory Council member and former lawmaker. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to education.[2]
M. A. Mannan | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Kishoreganj-2 | |
| In office 2001–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Habibur Rahman Daulal |
| Succeeded by | Md. Suhrab Uddin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1932 |
| Died | (aged 84) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Resting place | Banani Graveyard, Dhaka |
| Nationality | Bangldeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Occupation | Educator, politician |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak (2015) |
Early life edit
M. A. Mannan was born on 2 December 1932 in Katiadi Upazila of Kishoreganj District, His father's name was Amber Ali and his mother's name was Sakhina Begum. He obtained his FCPS degree in Internal Medicine from the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1987.[citation needed]
Career edit
Mannan was an elected Awami League Member of the Parliament (MP) from Kishoreganj-2 (Katiadi-Pakundia) constituency in 2001 and 2008.[3] He was the founding head of the Department of Neurology of Institute of Post Graduation and Medical Research (now named BSMMU). He was the founder-president of Neurology Foundation, Dhaka and Epilepsy Association of Bangladesh.[3] He was also the founder of Bangladesh Tourism.[4]
Mannan founded Dr Abdul Mannan Mohila College.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Neurologist and former Awami League MP Abdul Mannan dies at 84". bdnews24.com. 2016-07-17. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
- ^ "Poet Nurul Huda among 15 named for Ekushey Padak 2015". bdnews24.com. 8 February 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Language Movement veteran Prof Dr MA Mannan's burial tomorrow". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ "Ex-MP Dr Mannan passes away". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 16 July 2016. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ "President mourns death of Abdul Mannan". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
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