E. A. Chowdhury (1928–2009) was the former Inspector General of Bangladesh Police.[1][2][3] Chowdhury was the founding commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police.[4][5]
E. A. Chowdhury | |
|---|---|
| 7th Inspector General of Bangladesh Police | |
| In office 1 February 1984 – 30 December 1985 | |
| Preceded by | A. M. R. Khan |
| Succeeded by | A. R. Khandokar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 December 1928 Daudpur, Dakshin Surma Upazila, Sylhet District |
| Died | 28 January 2009 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Early life
editChowdhury was born on 31 December 1928 in Daudpur village, Dakshin Surma Upazila, Sylhet District as Emaduddin Ahmed Chowdhury.[3]
Chowdhury passed from Sylhet Government Pilot High School in 1943. Later from Sylhet MC College in 1945. He completed his bachelor in history in 1948 from the Murari Chand College and master's in International relations in 1950 from the University of Dhaka.[3][6]
Career
editAfter his education, Chowdhury joined Feni College as a lecturer. He joined the police department in 1954.[7][3] In 1964, he was the superintendent of police in Jessore District.[8] He served as the Deputy Inspector General of Chittagong Range and then the Special Branch.[6]
Chowdhury played an important role in establishing the Dhaka Metropolitan Police in 1976 and was appointed its first commissioner.[7][3]
On 1 February 1984, Chowdhury was appointed the Inspector General of Bangladesh Police and served till 30th December 1985.[7][3] During his term, he established extensive facilities for the police in Uttara Model Town and Mirpur Model Thana.[6] On 26 April 1985, he laid the foundation of the Jaintapur Police Station.[9] After retirement, he served as the chairman of Pubali Bank and president of the Jalalabad Association.[6]
Death
editChowdhury died on 28 January 2009.[6] He was buried in the graveyard adjacent to the Shah Jalal Dargah.[3]
References
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- ^ "কে হচ্ছেন ডিএমপির কমিশনার, আলোচনায় পাঁচজন". Bhorer Kagoj. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
- ^ Hundred Years of Bangabhaban, 1905-2005. Press Wing Bangabhaban. 2006. p. 178. ISBN 978-984-32-1583-3.
- ^ a b c d e Huda, Muhammad Nurul (2011-02-01). "Tribute to a workaholic". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ a b c "দৈনিক জনকন্ঠ || বাংলাদেশে এ পর্যন্ত ২৭জন আইজিপি নিযুক্ত". দৈনিক জনকন্ঠ (in Bengali). Retrieved 2022-05-02.
- ^ Hasina, Sheikh (2022-01-19). Secret Documents of Intelligence Branch on Father of The Nation, Bangladesh: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: Volume VIII (1964). Routledge. p. 227. ISBN 978-1-000-05231-2.
- ^ "Background of the upazila". jaintiapur.sylhet.gov.bd. Retrieved 2023-02-08.