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Monjur Kader Kuraishi

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Monjur Kader Kuraishi
মনজুর কাদের কোরাইশী
Member of Bangladesh Parliament
In office
1st
In office
2008–2014
Preceded byKhadija Amin
Succeeded byIftiquar Uddin Talukder Pintu
Personal details
Born30 Jun 1953
Netrokona
Political partyBangladesh Awami League

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

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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

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

References

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