Monjur Kader Kuraishi (Bengali: মনজুর কাদের কোরাইশী; b. 30 June 1953) is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and the former Member of Parliament of Netrokona-3.[1]
Monjur Kader Kuraishi | |
|---|---|
মনজুর কাদের কোরাইশী | |
| Member of Bangladesh Parliament | |
| In office 1st | |
| In office 2008–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Khadija Amin |
| Succeeded by | Iftiquar Uddin Talukder Pintu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 Jun 1953 Netrokona |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
Early life edit
Monjur Kader Kuraishi was born on 30 June 1953 to a Bengali Muslim family in Netrokona, Bengal Presidency (now Bangladesh).[2] His family claimed descent from the Quraysh, an Arab tribe which the Islamic prophet Muhammad and many of his companions belong to.
Career edit
Kuraishi was elected to parliament from Netrokona-3 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate in 2008.[3]
References edit
- ^ "A rare honour to Language Movement hero". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ "Constituency 159". Bangladesh Parliament. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ "Bangladesh Parliament Election - Detail Results - Amar Desh Online". amardesh.com. Retrieved 18 October 2019.