Akhtar Uddin Mia who was known as Akhtar Mia.(10 September 1920 – 28 September 1984) (Bengali: আকতার মিয়া) Bangladeshi politician who was the member of parliament for constituency Faridpur-8 at that time. In 2023, the government of Bangladesh nominated him for the Ekushey Padak posthumously.[1][2]
Akhter Mia | |
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Parliament Member of Faridpur-8 | |
In office 18 February 1979 – 12 February 1982 | |
Preceded by | Shamsuddin Mollah |
Succeeded by | The seat is cancelled |
Personal details | |
Born | Akhter Uddin Mia 10 September 1920 Kashiani, Gopalganj |
Died | 28 September 1984 Kashiani Hospital, Gopalganj |
Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
Awards | Ekushey Padak- 2023 |
Biography
editAktar Uddin Mia was born on 10 September 1920 in Ghonapara village of Ratil Union of Kashiani in Gopalganj. He passed the entrance examination in 1938. He joined the British Army and participated in World War II.[3] After passing Moktari in 1947, he started law practice in Gopalganj Court.[4]
Political life
editAkhter Mia was the former president of Gopalganj subdivision Awami League. He was elected as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from the Kashiani constituency in the 1970 elections. He played an active role in the 6-point and 11-point movements. In 1971, he went to India during the Liberation War and took charge of managing the Kadihati Youth Reception Camp. he was elected Member of Parliament as a candidate of Bangladesh Awami League from Faridpur-8 constituency in the second National Parliament election of 1979.[3]
Death
editAktar Uddin Mia died on 28 September 1984 at Kashiani Hospital, Gopalganj.[5]
References
edit- ^ "PM bestows 'Ekushey Padak' 2023". RTV. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ "Bidyanondo Foundation among 2023 Ekushey Padak recipients". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ a b "List of 2nd Parliament Members" (PDF). Bangladesh Parliament (in Bengali). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 September 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ সাবেক এমপি আকতার মিয়া রাজনীতিতে মরণোত্তর একুশে পদক-২০২৩ পাচ্ছেন. matrikantha.com. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ রাজনীতিতে মরণোত্তর একুশে পদক পাচ্ছেন আকতার উদ্দিন মিয়া. dhakamail.com. Retrieved 25 June 2023.