Md Mozammel Haque Khan Explained

Office:Commissioner
Anti-Corruption Commission
Mozammel Haque Khan
President:Mohammed Shahabuddin
Termstart:2 July 2018
Appointer:President of Bangladesh
Birth Place:Madaripur District
Nationality:Bangladeshi
Alma Mater:Dhaka College
University of Dhaka
Birth Date:1 November 1959
Office1:Senior Secretary
Ministry of Public Administration
Termstart1:6 December 2016
Termend1:30 June 2018
Primeminister1:Sheikh Hasina
Predecessor1:Dr. Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury
Successor1:Faiz Ahmed
Predecessor:Dr. Nasiruddin Ahmed
Termend:2 July 2023
Successor:Asia Khatun
Profession:Government service

Md Mozammel Haque Khan is the former senior secretary and the former commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission.[1] [2] He is president of both the Bangladesh Scouts[3] and the Bangladesh Karate Federation.[4]

Early life

Khan was born on 3 November 1959 in Panchkhola Union, Madaripur District, East Pakistan, Pakistan.[5] In 1974 and 1976, Khan graduated from United Islamia Government High School and Dhaka College. He completed his bachelor's degree and master's from University of Dhaka in social sciences. He completed his Doctor of Science from Cairo Demographic Center. He completed his Ph.D. in public administration.

Career

Khan joined the Bangladesh Civil Service in 1982 as an administration cadre. In 2001, Khan was a director at the Prime Minister's Office.[6] He was the deputy commissioner and district magistrate of Jhenaidah District. Khan served as personal secretary to President Iajuddin Ahmed in 2007.[7] In 2008, Khan was the additional secretary at the Ministry of Education.[8]

In 2009, Khan was promoted to secretary of Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs.[9] He went on to work at the Ministry of Communication,[10] Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division, Planning Ministry, and Energy and Mineral Resources Division. He was also the secretary of the Roads and Railway Division.[11] In 2014, Khan was promoted to senior secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs.[12] He is a former director of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission. In 2016, Khan was appointed senior secretary at the Ministry of Public Administration. He replaced Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury.

Khan was made a commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission in July 2018 replacing Dr. Nasiruddin Ahmed.[13] [14]

On 11 June 2023, Khan was replaced by Mst. Asia Khatun, former secretary of Bangladesh Public Service Commission.[15]

Scouting

He was awarded the second highest award of Bangladesh Scouts 'Silver Hilsa' in 2004 and the highest award of Bangladesh Scouts 'Silver Tiger' in 2008 for his role and special contribution in scouting activities. He also received The Bharat Scouts and Guides' highest award 'Silver Elephant' and Philippine Scouts' 'Bronze Tamaru' award in 2015.[16] [17] Currently, He is serving as the president of Bangladesh Scouts.[18]

Notes and References

  1. News: Mozammel Haque Khan becomes ACC commissioner . 2022-03-17 . The Financial Express . en.
  2. News: ACC identifies 14 sources of corruption in land ports . 2022-03-17 . UNB . en.
  3. News: 2008-10-09 . 350 Rover scouts, leaders to join 6th SAF Scout Camp . 2022-03-17 . The Daily Star . en.
  4. Web site: Peace Message from Chief National Commissioner of Bangladesh Dr. Md. Mozammel Haque Khan who is also Senior Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh . 2022-03-17 . www.scout.org . es.
  5. News: 2018-07-02 . Mozammel Haque appointed as new ACC commissioner . 2022-03-17 . Dhaka Tribune.
  6. News: Mozammel Haque appointed secretary of public administration . 2022-03-17 . bdnews24.com . 5 December 2016.
  7. News: Mozammel personal secy to president . 2022-03-17 . The Daily Star . 25 February 2007.
  8. News: 2008-05-14 . President visits ailing education secretary . 2022-03-17 . The Daily Star . BSS . en.
  9. News: 2009-08-04 . 19 officers promoted to secretary rank . 2022-03-17 . The Daily Star . en.
  10. News: 2009-11-03 . Dhaka Mass Transit Authority to be formed . 2022-03-17 . The Daily Star . en.
  11. News: 2010-11-23 . Tender for elevated expressway today . 2022-03-17 . The Daily Star . BSS . en.
  12. News: Govt. to ensure lifetime security for Bangabandhu`s family . 2022-03-17 . jagonews24.com . en-US.
  13. Web site: Profile . 17 March 2022 . acc.portal.gov.bd.
  14. News: ACC smells graft in 11 sectors of WASA. . 2022-03-17 . The News Today . 19 July 2019.
  15. News: 2023-06-13 . Asia Khatun appointed ACC commissioner . 2023-07-02 . The Daily Star . en.
  16. Web site: timetouchnews.com . bn:আবুল কালাম আজাদ সভাপতি ও ড. মোজাম্মেল হক খান সিএনসি পুনর্নিবাচিত . https://www.timetouchnews.com/news/news-details/27084 . 2023-09-12 . www.timetouchnews.com . en-US.
  17. Web site: bn:বাংলাদেশ স্কাউটস . http://www.scouts.gov.bd/site/office_head/d5cb6379-f86e-44a6-b375-006f5da22ccd/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scouts.gov.bd%2Fsite%2Foffice_head%2Fd5cb6379-f86e-44a6-b375-006f5da22ccd%2F%25E0%25A6%25AC%25E0%25A6%25BF%25E0%25A6%25B8%25E0%25A7%258D%25E0%25A6%25A4%25E0%25A6%25BE%25E0%25A6%25B0%25E0%25A6%25BF%25E0%25A6%25A4 . http://www.scouts.gov.bd/site/office_head/d5cb6379-f86e-44a6-b375-006f5da22ccd/%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4 . 2023-09-12 . 2023-09-12 . www.scouts.gov.bd . en.
  18. Web site: President Of Bangladesh Scouts . scouts.gov.bd.