AFM Ruhal Haque (born 11 February 1944) is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and a former minister of health and family welfare.[1][2] He served as a Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Satkhira-3 constituency during 2009–2024.[3]
AFM Ruhal Haque | |
|---|---|
| আফম রুহুল হক | |
 Haque in New Delhi (2011) | |
| Member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Satkhira-3 | |
| In office 6 January 2009 – 6 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | AM Riasat Ali Biswas |
| Minister of Health and Family Welfare | |
| In office 6 January 2009 – 12 January 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Mizanur Rahman Sinha |
| Succeeded by | Mohammed Nasim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 February 1944 Satkhira District, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
Early life
editRuhal Haque graduated with an MBBS and worked as a doctor.[3]
Career
editHaque was elected to parliament in 2008, 2014, and 2018 from Satkhira-3 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate.[4][5] He was made the president of Swadhinata Chikitshak Parishad, a pro-Awami League doctors association, by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.[6] He served as the minister of health and family welfare during 2009–2014.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Breastfeeding can reduce 31pc infant mortality rate". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 3 September 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "Dhaka Neuroscience Summit stresses post-treatment rehabilitation of stroke patients". bdnews24.com. 7 August 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Dr. A.F.M. Ruhal Haque -আ, ফ, ম, রুহুল হক Biography". Amarmp. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ^ "Dr. A.F.M. Ruhal Haque History". Amarmp. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ^ "Revoke licences of 20 drug firms". The Daily Star. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "Pro-Awami League doctors' forum Swachip waiting for Hasina's decision to pick new leaders". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 25 September 2016.