Abdul Latif Biswas (Bangladeshi politician)

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Muhammad Abdul Latif Biswas
Born (1953-01-11) 11 January 1953 (age 71)
NationalityBangladeshi

Muhammad Abdul Latif Biswas (born 11 January 1953) is a Bangladeshi politician, diplomat, and freedom fighter. He is currently serving as District Council Administrator of Sirajganj District as of September 2022. [1]

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Early life and education

Biswas was born in Meghulla village, Belkuchi Upazila, Sirajganj District in erstwhile Pakistan). He passed the matriculation exam from Belkuchi Pilot High School. and intermediate examination in 1986 from Belkuchi Degree College.[ citation needed ]

Career

Biswas became a Bangladesh Member of Parliament for constituency Sirajganj-5 in 1996 when the Bangladesh Awami League headed Bangladesh's coalition government. [2] He lost his position before being reelected in 2009. He was the minister of Fisheries and Livestock until January 2014. [3] On 10 September 2022 he selected as chairman of Sirajganj district councils for second consecutive terms.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Awami League nominates candidates for Zilla Parishad election". www.dhakatribune.com. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  2. "Md. Abdul Latif Biswas". Department of Fisheries. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  3. "Many go, a few stay". The Daily Star. 13 January 2014.