Md. Abul Kalam Azad (born 23 August 1958)[1] is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and a former Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Gaibandha-4 constituency.[2]
Md. Abul Kalam Azad | |
|---|---|
আবুল কালাম আজাদ | |
| Member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Gaibandha-4 | |
| In office 10 January 2024 – 6 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Monowar Hossain Chowdhury |
| In office 29 January 2014 – 28 January 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Monowar Hossain Chowdhury |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 August 1958 |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Alma mater | University of Rajshahi |
Early life
editAzad was born on 23 August 1958. He completed his master's degree in geography from the University of Rajshahi.[3]
Career
editAzad was elected to the parliament on 5 January 2014 from Gaibandha-4 as an independent candidate.[4] In 2016 he was accused of being involved with attacks on indigenous Santal community.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Md. Abul Kalam Azad". Bangladesh Parliament. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Gaibandha MP shot dead at home". The Daily Star. 1 January 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Md. Abul Kalam Azad -আবুল কালাম আজাদ Biography". Amarmp. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Md. Abul Kalam Azad -আবুল কালাম আজাদ History". Amarmp. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "'MP Azad took part in attack'". Dhaka Tribune. 19 November 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2018.