Abdur Rahman (born 14 July 1955)[1] is a Bangladesh Awami League politician. He was the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock of Bangladesh. Rahman is a former Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Faridpur-1 constituency. He is a Presidium Member of Awami League.[2][3]
Abdur Rahman | |
|---|---|
আব্দুর রহমান | |
| Minister of Fisheries and Livestock | |
| In office 11 January 2024 – 6 August 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | SM Rezaul Karim |
| Member of Parliament for Faridpur-1 | |
| In office 30 January 2024 – 6 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Manjur Hossain |
| In office 23 January 2009 – 30 December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Shah Mohammad Abu Zafar |
| Succeeded by | Manjur Hossain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 July 1955 |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Education | M.S.S, LL.B. |
Early life
editRahman has an M.S.S. and L.L.B from the University of Dhaka.[4] He was the general secretary of the student political organization Bangladesh Chhatra League from 1986 to 1988.[5][6]
Career
editRahman was elected to parliament in 2014 from Faridpur-1 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate.[7]
Crimes
editIn August 2024, Anti-Corruption Commission of Bangladesh decided to investigate the allegations of corruption brought against Rahman.[8]
A reputable national news outlet has released a video,[9] and another national news outlet has published an article[10] alleging that Abdur Rahman has been involved in money laundering activities, transferring funds to five different countries and purchasing multiple properties in those locations. Citing allegations of money laundering and crimes against civilians, a group of Bangladeshi citizens gathered at Rahman's residence in Paribagh, Dhaka, demanding his public appearance. However, it was later discovered that he had already fled the country.[11]
According to local sources in Satair, Faridpur, Rahman has allegedly acquired land illegally under his son-in-law Zubear Niloy, and his wife, Mirza Nahida Hossain, the Vice President of the Bangladesh Women's Awami League's name to establish an automated brick manufacturing facility, "Raj Ceramic Bricks." This venture is reportedly intended to launder a portion of his illicit wealth by converting it into legitimate assets and distributing it among his family members.
References
edit- ^ "Md. Abdur Rahman". Bangladesh Parliament. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Shahjahan, Nanak, Rahman now AL presidium members". The Daily Star. 21 December 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ দেশের মানুষ আবারও নৌকাকে ম্যানডেট দেবে : আবদুর রহমান. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). 28 February 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ "Md. Abdur Rahman Biography". Amarmp. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ Hassan, Mahbub (18 December 2019). "Party seeks honest, young and new leadership: AL joint gen secretary". Bangla Tribune.
- ^ বিগত কমিটি সমূহ [Past Committees]. Bangladesh Chhatra League (in Bengali).
- ^ "Md. Abdur Rahman History". Amarmp. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ Report, Star Digital (28 August 2024). "ACC to probe corruption allegations against 4 ex-MPs". The Daily Star. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ ATN News (28 August 2024). বিশ্বের পাঁচ দেশে বাড়ি করেছেন সাবেক মন্ত্রী আব্দুর রহমান | ACC | Abdur Rahman | Awamileague|ATN News. Retrieved 5 October 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ প্রতিবেদক, নিজস্ব (28 August 2024). "সাবেক মন্ত্রী আবদুর রহমানের বিরুদ্ধে দুদকের অনুসন্ধান শুরু". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Pratidin, Bangladesh (6 August 2024). "মৎস্য ও প্রাণিসম্পদ মন্ত্রী আব্দুর রহমানের বাসায় হামলা". বাংলাদেশ প্রতিদিন (in Bengali). Retrieved 5 October 2024.
Further reading
edit- Reazul Bashar; Hossain, Kazi Mobarak (26 November 2018). "Awami League snubs some heavyweight aspirants gunning for ticket". bdnews24.com.