Shafiqur Rahman
Shafiqur Rahman | |
|---|---|
| শফিকুর রহমান | |
.jpg) Rahman in 2024 | |
| Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami | |
| Assumed office 12 November 2019 | |
| Secretary-General | Mia Golam Parwar |
| Preceded by | Maqbul Ahmed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 October 1958 Kulaura Thana, Moulvibazar Paragana, Sylhet District, East Pakistan |
| Political party | Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (1984–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (1973–1977) Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir (1977–1984) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 (2 daughters & 1 son) |
| Alma mater | Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College |
| Profession | Politician, Businessman, Physician |
| Website | www |
Shafiqur Rahman (Bengali: শফিকুর রহমান; born 31 October 1958) is a Bangladeshi politician and physician who has been serving as the Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami since 2019.[1] Previously, he served as the acting secretary-general of Jamaat-e-Islami from October 2016 to November 2019,[2][3][4] until his election as Ameer on 12 November 2019.[5] Before being the secretary-general, he had been the Ameer of Sylhet city branch of Jamaat-e-Islami.[6]
Early life
[edit]Rahman was born on 31 October 1958 at Bhatera Union under Kulaura Upazila of Moulvibazar District. His father's name is Abru Mia and mother's name is Khatibun. He is the third son of his family. Rahman passed the SSC from Baramachal High School in 1974, then he passed the HSC from MC College in Sylhet in 1976. He got his MBBS degree from Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College in 1983.[7]
Career
[edit]Rahman started his political life through the student wing of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal in 1973.[8] He joined Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir in 1977. while he was studying in Sylhet Osmani Medical College, he became president of the Chatra Shibir medical branch and later the Sylhet District branch. In 1984, He joined the Jamaat-e-Islami. Later, he served as Sylhet's emir. After taking office at the central level as assistant secretary-general in 2010 and the first acting secretary-general on 19 September 2011, he took over as secretary general in 2016.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Rahman was married on 5 January 1985 to Dr. Ameena Begum. She served as the member of parliament for a reserved seat in the eighth Jatiya Sangsad election. The married couple have 3 children including 2 daughters and 1 son.[10][8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jamaat will ensure free working environment for journalists, says its Ameer". The Daily Observer (Bangladesh). 28 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Jamaat-e-Islami calls for shutdown on Wednesday over Mir Quasem's war crimes verdict". bdnews24.com. 30 August 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ^ "Bangladesh set to execute Jamaat-e-Islami leader". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ^ "Maqbul Ahmed takes oath as Jamaat chief". Dhaka Tribune. 17 October 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ^ "Dr Shafiqur elected Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami". Dhaka Tribune. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ "Ex-Ameer of Sylhet Jamaat, 3 others sued". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 23 July 2008. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ ঢাকা-১৫ আসনে নির্বাচন করতে চান জামায়াত সেক্রেটারি ডা: শফিক. Daily Nayadiganta (in Bengali). Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ a b আমীরে জামায়াত ডা. শফিকুর রহমান এর সংক্ষিপ্ত জীবন বৃত্তান্ত. jamaat-e-islami.org (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 27 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ "Shafiqur elected Jamaat's Ameer". The Daily Star. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ ঢাকা-১৫ আসন থেকে মনোনয়নপত্র সংগ্রহ করলেন ডা. শফিকুর রহমান. The Daily Sangram (in Bengali). Retrieved 12 November 2019.
External links
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