MAH Salim explained

M.A.H. Salim
Native Name:এমএএইচ সেলিম
Native Name Lang:bn
Constituency Mp:Bagerhat-2
Term Start:28 October 2001
Term End:27 October 2006
Predecessor:Mir Shakawat Ali Daru
Successor:Mir Showkat Ali Badsha
Party:Bangladesh Nationalist Party
Nationality:Bangladeshi

M.A.H. Salim, also known as Silver Salim, is a Bangladesh Nationalist Party politician and a former member of parliament for Bagerhat-2.[1] [2]

Career

Salim was elected to parliament for Bagerhat-2 in 2001 as a candidate of Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He served as the president of the Bagerhat District unit of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.[3] He is the chairman of Channel 1, a TV channel in Bangladesh.[4] He served as the chairman of the Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies.[5]

Salim was sued by Mina Raqibul Hasan Milon, Sramik Dal leader, for land grab on 3 June 2007.[6] He was sentenced to five years imprisonment on 3 June 2008 for extorting from a construction firm owner in 2003.[7]

Personal life

Salim is married to Amena Begum. They have one daughter, Sahara Selim, and two sons, Mehedi Hassan and Samith Hassan.[8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ex-BNP MP in Bagerhat chargesheeted . 8 March 2018 . The Daily Star . 6 October 2007 . en.
  2. News: Ex-MP Selim gets 7 years for extortion . 8 March 2018 . bdnews24.com . 27 May 2008.
  3. News: Bagerhat polls campaign dull as 2 leaders convicted . 8 March 2018 . The Daily Star . 13 November 2008 . en.
  4. News: Verdict in extortion case against Nazmul, Sigma Huda June 12 . 8 March 2018 . The Daily Star . 10 June 2008 . en.
  5. News: Court directives to Jugantor proprietor, editor, publisher . 8 March 2018 . The Daily Star.
  6. News: Ex-MP MAH Salim sued for land grabbing . 8 March 2018 . The Daily Star . UNB.
  7. News: Ex-MP Salahuddin, MAH Salim jailed . 8 March 2018 . The Daily Star . 4 June 2008 . en.
  8. News: Arrest warrants against Aminul, ex-secy Zabiullah and his wife . 8 March 2018 . The Daily Star . 14 April 2008 . en.