AKM Nazir Ahmed
AKM Nazir Ahmed | |
|---|---|
এ.কে.এম. নাজির আহমদ | |
| Born | 1939 |
| Died | January 7, 2014 (aged 74–75) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
A. K. M. Nazir Ahmad (c. 1939 – January 7, 2014) was an Islamist politician in Pakistan and later Bangladesh. At the time of his death, he was Nayeb-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Ahmad was born in 1939 in the village of Boalia, Bengal Presidency, British India (now in Borura Upazila of the district of Comilla in Bangladesh). After completing his primary and secondary education, he obtained Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English from Dhaka University in 1962. A year later in 1963, he obtained an M. A. from the same university.
Politics
[edit]He was actively involved in student politics since 1960 and was the Central President of East Pakistan Islami Chhatra Sangha. After finishing his studies, he joined Jamaat-e-Islami in 1965. Within a short time, he was appointed the Ameer of Comilla division in 1967. Throughout his political tenure, he served as member of Majlis-e-Shura, Central Working Committee and executive committee.
In 2009, he was appointed Nayeb-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, a post he held till his death.[2]
Arrest
[edit]On December 11, 2011, Ahmad, along with 6 other leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, was sent to jail in connection with two cases filed for damaging vehicles, assaulting police and obstructing them from discharging their duties on September 19, 2011 at Bijoynagar in the capital city.[3]
Death
[edit]Ahmed died in Ibn Sina hospital in Dhaka on the night of January 7, 2014 following a severe heart attack and hospitalization under life support for more than 10 days. Relatives said that his deteriorating health had been a result of a heart attack following news that his son had been arrested by police. He was 74 years old.[4][5] Condolence messages were issued by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Acting Ameer Maqbul Ahmed and Acting Sec-Gen Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Maulana Syed Jalaluddin Omari among others.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nayeb-e-Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, Professor Nazir Ahmed Dies at 74; Acting Ameer expresses deep condolence over his death". Jamaat-e-Islami official website. 8 January 2014. Archived from the original on 8 October 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ a b c "Professor AKM Nazir Ahmed (1939-2014)". Radiance Viewsweekly. 19 Jan 2014. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ^ "7 Jamaat leaders sent to jail". The Daily Star. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "Jamaat's Nayeb-e Ameer Nazir dies". Banglanews24.com. 8 January 2014. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Nazir Ahmed on life support; Acting Ameer seeks prayer for his quickest recovery" (Press release). The Asia Post. 4 January 2014. Archived from the original on 30 September 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.