Siraj Uddin Ahmed (born 14 October 1941) a former Bangladeshi government official, writer, politician and freedom fighter. He was awarded the Independence Award in 2022 for his contribution to the war of independence and liberation.[1][2]
Siraj Uddin Ahmed | |
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সিরাজ উদদীন আহমেদ | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 October 1941 Babuganj, Bengal Province, British India |
| Political party | Awami League |
| Spouse | Begum Firaeza |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | |
| Awards | Independence Award (2022) |
Early life
editAhmed was born on 14 October 1941 in the village of Arjikalikapur in Babuganj, Barisal. His father's name was Jahan Uddin Fakir and his mother's name was Laily Begum. He obtained his matriculation from Sayestabad MH Secondary School in 1956, higher secondary and BA degree from Barisal BM College. He obtained MA in economics from University of Dhaka in 1962 and BL degree in 1968. His wife is Begum Firaeza. The couple has two children, Shahriar Ahmed Shilpi and Shakil Ahmed Bhaskar.[3]
Career
editAhmed was the coordinator of Barguna District Struggle Committee in 1971. In 1975, he was the SDO of Barguna subdivision. He served as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Executive Chairman of the Board of Investment and a member of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission. He is the advisor of Barisal district Awami League.[4]
References
edit- ^ "10 people, 1 institution to receive Independence Awards". bdnews24.com. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ "10 people, 1 organisation to get Independence Award". The Business Standard. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ Siraj Uddin Ahmed (2019). History of Barisal Division (in Bengali). Sculpture Publishing. p. 860.
- ^ স্বাধীনতা পুরস্কার পাচ্ছেন ১০ ব্যক্তি, এক প্রতিষ্ঠান. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 17 March 2022.
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