Monjur Kader Kuraishi Explained

Monjur Kader Kuraishi
Office:Member of Bangladesh Parliament
Term Start:2008
Term End:2014
Predecessor:Khadija Amin
Successor:Iftiquar Uddin Talukder Pintu
Birth Date:30 Jun 1953
Birth Place:Netrokona
Party:Bangladesh Awami League
Native Name:মনজুর কাদের কোরাইশী
Native Name Lang:bn
Term:1st

Monjur Kader Kuraishi (Bengali: মনজুর কাদের কোরাইশী; b. 30 June 1953) is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and the former Member of Parliament of Netrokona-3.[1]

Early life

Monjur Kader Kuraishi was born on 30 June 1953 to a Bengali Muslim family in Netrokona, Bengal Presidency (now Bangladesh).[2] His family claimed descent from the Quraysh, an Arab tribe which the Islamic prophet Muhammad and many of his companions belong to.

Career

Kuraishi was elected to parliament from Netrokona-3 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate in 2008.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: A rare honour to Language Movement hero . 18 October 2019 . The Daily Observer.
  2. Web site: Constituency 159. Bangladesh Parliament. 13 November 2019.
  3. Web site: Bangladesh Parliament Election - Detail Results - Amar Desh Online . amardesh.com . 18 October 2019.