Zakir Hossain Sarkar Explained

Zakir Hossain Sarkar
Native Name:জাকির হোসেন সরকার
Native Name Lang:bn
Parliament:Bangladesh
Term Start:10 January 2024
Term End:6 August 2024
Birth Date:4 August 1960
Nationality:Bangladeshi
Party:Independent (Awami League)

Zakir Hossain Sarkar (born 4 August 1960)[1] is a Bangladeshi politician. He is a former Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Rangpur-5 constituency as an independent candidate in 2024.

Sarkar was an aspirant for Awami League to vie for the national election from Rangpur-5 constituency but failed to secure party ticket. Then he decided to contest independently. His candidancy was declared illegal but he got back his candidature through an appeal with the Bangladesh Election Commission.[2] Previously he served as chairman of Mithapukur Upazila Parishad of Rangpur twice.[3] He resigned from this post on 28 November 2023 to contest on the general election.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Md Jakir Hossain Sarkar . 2024-01-10 . Bangladesh Parliament . en.
  2. Web site: Mithapukur ex upazila Chairman Zakir Hossain gets back candidature . Daily Asian Age . 7 January 2024 . 13 December 2023.
  3. Web site: Zakir won the nomination battle in Rangpur-5 seat . The Daily Morning Glory . 7 January 2024.
  4. Web site: AL leader Mithapukur UZ chairman resigns . The Daily Star . 7 January 2024.