Md. Mahbubur Rahman Talukdar (1 January 1954 – 22 September 2024), known as Mahbubur Rahman, was a Bangladesh Awami League politician and a Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Patuakhali-4 constituency from 2001 to 2018.[2] He also served as the state minister of water resources during 2009–2014.[3]
Md. Mahbubur Rahman | |
|---|---|
মোহাম্মদ মাহবুবুর রহমান | |
| State Minister of Water Resources | |
| In office 31 July 2009 – 24 January 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Gautam Chakroborty |
| Succeeded by | Muhammad Nazrul Islam |
| Member of Parliament for Patuakhali-4 | |
| In office 28 October 2001 – 29 October 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Anwarul Islam |
| Succeeded by | Muhibur Rahman Muhib[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1954 |
| Died | 22 September 2024 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Spouse | Preeti Rahman |
Background and career
editRahman was born on 1 January 1954.[4] He had an M.A. and a law degree.[4]
Rahman was elected to parliament in 2001, 2008, and 2014 from Patuakhali-4 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate.[5]
On 23 February 2014, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) interrogated Rahman on charges of accumulation of wealth illegally.[6][7] On 21 August, the ACC charged him formally.[8] According to Rahman's submitted wealth statement, his land assets rose from 20 acres (8 ha) in 2008 to 2,865 acres (1160 ha) in 2014.[9][10]
Personal life and death
editRahman was married to Preeti Haider.[11][12]
Rahman died on 22 September 2024, at the age of 70.[13]
References
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- ^ "PM: Govt has master plan to develop country's southern region". Dhaka Tribune. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Changes in cabinet". The Daily Star. 31 July 2009. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Constituency 114_10th_En". Bangladesh Parliament. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Md. Mahabubur Rahman -মোঃ মাহবুবুর রহমান History". Amarmp. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "ACC interrogates former minister Mahbubur Rahman". Dhaka Tribune. 23 February 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "ACC summon 2 ex-ministers". The Daily Star. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Ex-state minister Mannan gets bail on surrender". The Daily Star. 25 August 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "ACC sues MP Bodi, ex-state ministers Mannan, Mahbubur". The Daily Star. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Wealth of 7 politicians under ACC scanner". The Daily Star. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "ACC grills PS of ex-state water resources minister". Dhaka Tribune. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "ACC to serve notice on Ruhal, 2 MPs". The Daily Star. 3 March 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Mahbubur Rahman Talukdar passes away". Dhaka Tribune. 22 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.