Mohit Ur Rahman Shanto Explained

Mohammad Mohit Ur Rahman Shanto
Native Name Lang:bn
Constituency Mp:Mymensingh-4
Parliament:Bangladesh
Term Start:10 January 2024
Term End:6 August 2024
Predecessor:Rowshan Ershad
Birth Date:14 June 1977[1]
Birth Place:Mymensingh Sadar, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Parents:Motiur Rahman (father)
Alma Mater:Delhi University
Ananda Mohan College

Mohammad Mohit Ur Rahman Shanto (born 14 June 1977)[2] is a Bangladeshi politician and a former Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Mymensingh-4 constituency.[3] [4] [5] He won for the Bangladesh Awami League in the 2024 Bangladeshi general election.[6] [7] Shanto is the son of former religion minister Matiur Rahman.[8] He is a councillor of the Bangladesh Cricket Board from Mymensingh.[9]

Early life and education

Mohit's father was Motiur Rahman, a freedom fighter (Muktijodhha), political leader, ex-Jatiya Sangsad member from Mymensingh-4 constituency, who served as the Minister of Religious Affairs during 2014–2018.[10] Shanto was a graduate of English Literature, University of Delhi.[11] Having begun his career in the private sector as an entrepreneur, Mohit Ur Rahman embraced full-time politics in 2016.[12]

Political career

Mohit Ur Rahman elected twice in a row as the General Secretary, Mymensingh Metropolitan Awami league.[10] Bangladesh Awamileague has declared him as the for the upcoming National Election in 2024.[13] [14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Constituency 149_12th_En. Bangladesh Parliament. 2024-04-19.
  2. Web site: Constituency 149_12th_En. Bangladesh Parliament. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419084942/https://www.parliament.gov.bd/member-profile/012014901/mohammad-mohit-ur-rahman . 2024-04-19. 2024-04-19 .
  3. News: Who won and where: Check the map . 7 January 2024 . The Business Standard .
  4. News: Who wins where for 12th parliament . The Daily Observer (Bangladesh).
  5. News: https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/district/w02ofkv31u . bn:ময়মনসিংহে আওয়ামী লীগের চেয়ে স্বতন্ত্রদের জয় বেশি, সাতটিতে নতুন মুখ . 8 January 2024 . . bn.
  6. News: Mymensingh division: Fight likely to get fierce for 19 seats . Dhaka Tribune.
  7. News: https://www.dailyjanakantha.com/politics/news/708508 . bn:তৃণমূলের পছন্দ মোহিত উর রহমান শান্ত . Janakantha . bn.
  8. Web site: https://www.dhakapost.com/country/240866 . bn:বাবার রেখে যাওয়া নৌকার মাঝি হলেন শান্ত . bn . 27 November 2023 .
  9. Web site: BCB condoles the passing of Md Motiur Rahman . 28 August 2023 . BCB.
  10. News: Newly formed Mymensingh Metropolitan AL pays homage to Bangabandhu at Tungi Para | District . Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha.
  11. News: মোহিত উর রহমান শান্ত || Mohit Ur Rahman Shanto. https://web.archive.org/web/20240111044005/https://mohiturrahmanshanto.com/about-mohit-ur-rahman-shanto-mymensingh/ . 2024-01-11 .
  12. News: https://bangla.bdnews24.com/topic/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4 . bn:মোহিত উর রহমান শান্ত . 18 December 2023 . . bn.
  13. News: Awami League nominated candidates . 26 November 2023 . Prothom Alo.
  14. News: Awami League's candidates for 300 sits in 2024 polls . RTV.