Md. Abul Kalam Azad Explained

Md. Abul Kalam Azad
Native Name:	আবুল কালাম আজাদ
Native Name Lang:	bn
Constituency Mp:	Gaibandha-4
Parliament:	Bangladesh
Term Start:	10 January 2024
Term End:	6 August 2024
Predecessor:	Monowar Hossain Chowdhury
Term Start1:	29 January 2014
Term End1:	28 January 2019
Predecessor1:	Monowar Hossain Chowdhury
Birth Date:	23 August 1958
Party:	Bangladesh Awami League
Alma Mater:	University of Rajshahi

Md. Abul Kalam Azad (born 23 August 1958)^[1] is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and a former Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Gaibandha-4 constituency.^[2]

Early life

Azad was born on 23 August 1958. He completed his master's degree in geography from the University of Rajshahi.^[3]

Career

Azad was elected to the parliament on 5 January 2014 from Gaibandha-4 as an independent candidate.^[4] In 2016 he was accused of being involved with attacks on indigenous Santal community.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Md. Abul Kalam Azad . 2024-01-10 . Bangladesh Parliament . en.
2. News: Gaibandha MP shot dead at home . 22 December 2018 . The Daily Star . 1 January 2017 . en.
3. Web site: Md. Abul Kalam Azad -আবুল কালাম আজাদ Biography . Amarmp . 22 December 2018 . en.
4. Web site: Md. Abul Kalam Azad -আবুল কালাম আজাদ History . Amarmp . 22 December 2018 . en.
5. News: 'MP Azad took part in attack' . 22 December 2018 . Dhaka Tribune . 19 November 2016.