A. Y. B. I. Siddiqi Explained

A. Y. B. I. Siddiqi
Office:15th Inspector General of Police of Bangladesh Police
Term Start:27 September 1998
Term End:7 June 2000
Predecessor:Md. Ismail Hossain
Successor:Muhammad Nurul Huda
Nationality:Bangladeshi
Death Place:Dhaka, Bangladesh
Children:2
Spouse:Rehana

A. Y. B. I. Siddiqi (1944/1945 – 18 July 2021),[1] also known as Burhan Siddiqi,[2] was a Bangladeshi diplomat and police officer who served as the 16th Inspector General of Police of Bangladesh Police during 1998–2000.[3] [4] He also played active roles in diplomatic and UN missions, having served as the Chief Liaison Officer for UNTAG in Namibia (1989–1990) and the Acting High Commissioner of Bangladesh.[5]

Early life

Siddiqi grew up in Chittagong and moved to Lahore after completing his college studies.[6]

Career

Siddiqi served as the secretary of the Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Local Government.[7] [8] His third contact of the Local Government Secretary position expired on 31 December 2003.[9] [10] He retired from the government service in 2004. He then served as SME and consultant for multiple international water research, law and order and development projects.

In 2006, Siddiqi served as the National Project Co-ordinator.[11]

Personal life

Siddiqi was married to Rehana Siddiqi since 1973.[12] [13] Together they had a son Lutfey Siddiqi, a managing director of United Bank of Switzerland[14] [15] and a daughter Husna Siddiqi who is an information protection professional in London, UK.

Siddiqi was diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing treatment at United Hospital in Dhaka until his death on 18 July 2021.[1] [16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former police chief AYBI Siddiqi dies at 76. 18 July 2021. bdnews24.com.
  2. News: Burhan and Rehana Siddiqi's albums to be released. 24 July 2015. The Daily Star. 11 November 2018. en.
  3. Web site: Former IGPs. Bangladesh Police. en. 2 November 2018.
  4. News: https://web.archive.org/web/20141024182600/http://www.prp.org.bd/News.htm. Handover of Model Thana Vehicles to Bangladesh Police. 24 October 2014. 10 November 2018. 21 June 2006.
  5. Book: Namibia Trade Directory. 1991. Advantage Promotions. en.
  6. News: Heart to heart with Burhan and Rehana Siddiqui. 25 July 2009. The Daily Star. en. 26 June 2019.
  7. Book: Official Records. 2004. Church House, Westminster. en.
  8. News: Three WASA engineers clipped for graft : Mannan Bhuiyan convinced of massive pilferage. The Daily Star. 21 July 2003. 11 November 2018.
  9. News: Contractual appointees on lobbying overdrive as contracts near expiry. The Daily Star. 6 November 2003. 11 November 2018.
  10. News: No job extension to education secretary. The Daily Star. 11 November 2018. 12 December 2003.
  11. News: Construction of five model police stations begins in April. The Daily Star. 24 February 2006. 11 November 2018.
  12. News: Yunus clarifies his overstay as Grameen Bank MD : Dhaka Mirror. Dhaka Mirror. 11 November 2018.
  13. News: Actions of an Australian speak louder at Charfashion. 13 December 2009. The Daily Star. 11 November 2018. en.
  14. News: Reception accorded to Yunus. 10 July 2013. The Daily Star. 12 February 2018. en.
  15. News: Bangladesh-born Siddiqi named MD at Barclays Capital. The Daily Star. 11 November 2018. 20 December 2006.
  16. Web site: 18 July 2021. Former IGP AYBI Siddiqi passes away. 18 July 2021. Dhaka Tribune.