Md. Nurul Islam (born 5 January 1956)[1] is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Panchagarh-2 constituency since 2009. He served as minister of railways during 2019-2023.[2]
Md. Nurul Islam | |
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মোঃ নূরুল ইসলাম | |
 Sujon in New Delhi (2019) | |
| Minister of Railways | |
| In office 7 January 2019 – 10 January 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Mujibul Haque Mujib |
| Succeeded by | Md. Zillul Hakim |
| Member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Panchagarh-2 | |
| Assumed office 25 January 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Mozahar Hossain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 January 1956 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Spouses |
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| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Early life edit
Sujon completed his bachelor's in law from the University of Dhaka.[3]
Career edit
Sujon was elected to parliament from Panchagarh-2 on 5 January 2014 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate.[4] He inaugurated Kalidhaho bridge on 28 August 2015.[5]
Personal life edit
Sujon's first wife, Nilufar Jahan, died in 2018. Together they had three children. He then married Shammi Akter Moni in June 2021.[3]
References edit
- ^ মাননীয় মন্ত্রী. mor.gov.bd. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "47-member new cabinet announced". The Daily Star. 2019-01-06. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
- ^ a b "Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan ties the knot again". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ "Md. Nurul Islam". Amarmp. 17 January 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Kalidhaho bridge inaugurated". The Independent. Dhaka. Retrieved 14 December 2018.