Ahmed Bahadur Tajul Islam (born 5 May 1951) is a Bangladesh Awami League politician who served as the state minister of Liberation War Affairs and as a Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Brahmanbaria-6 constituency during 2009–2024 and 1996–2001.[1][2] He is a retired Bangladesh Army Captain.[3]
AB Tajul Islam | |
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| Minister of Liberation War Affairs | |
| In office 6 January 2009 – 21 November 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | M. A. Matin |
| Succeeded by | Shajahan Khan |
| Member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Brahmanbaria-6 | |
| In office 25 January 2009 – 6 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Khaleque |
| In office 11 March 1996 – July 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Shahjahan Hawlader Sujan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 May 1951 Brahmanbaria, East Bengal, Pakistan |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh |
| Branch/service |  Bangladesh Army Bangladesh Rifles |
| Years of service | 1975 - 1984 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
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| Battles/wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Early life
editTajul Islam graduated in economics from the University of Dhaka. He later joined the Bangladesh Army.[4][5]
Career
editIslam was elected to parliament in 1996, 2008, and 2014 from Brahmanbaria-6 as a candidate of Bangladesh Awami League.[6] He served as the state minister for liberation war affairs. He is the chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Liberation War Ministry.[7]
Controversy
editAccording to a probe by the Anti-Corruption Commission, Islam abused his powers as State Minister by providing Freedom Fighter Certificates to five government employees without following proper protocol.[8] According to the commission, three government officials managed to become leaders of the Muktijoddha Sangsad illegally through their political and family connections to Tajul Islam.[9]
Personal life
editIslam is married to Hasu Islam [10] and a daughter named Shama.
References
edit- ^ "Cheers from Shahbagh". The Daily Star. 17 February 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "Remain ever ready to protect sovereignty, PM asks air force". The Daily Star. 4 December 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "Defeated forces out to foil war trial: PM". The Daily Star. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "Profile Of Ministers". The Daily Star. 9 January 2009. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013.
- ^ "Captain A B Tajul Islam ( Retd.) -এ বি তাজুল ইসলাম". Amarmp. 3 February 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ "Captain A B Tajul Islam ( Retd.) -এ বি তাজুল ইসলাম History". Amarmp. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ "PM: I don't understand the logic behind the quota reform movement". Dhaka Tribune. 17 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ "Fake freedom fighter certificates: '5 officials to face action'". The Daily Star. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ "3 Muktijoddha Sangsad leaders under scanner". The Daily Star. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ "BANCHHARAMPUR (B'baria): Hasu Islam, wife of A B Tajul Islam MP distributing tiffin boxes among the students of South Govt Pry School in Banckharampur Upazila recently". The New Nation. Retrieved 26 July 2018.