Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury

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Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury
আনোয়ারুজ্জামান চৌধুরী
3rd Mayor of Sylhet
In office
7 November 2023 19 August 2024
EducationBA (Hons)

Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury (born 1 June 1970) Bangladeshi politician. He was the Mayor of Sylhet City Corporation. [1] [2]

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Early life

Anwaruzzaman, born on June 1, 1970, hails from Osmaninagar in the Sylhet district. His father was Nousha Miah Chowdhury and his mother is Gahinunnesa Chowdhury. Anwaruzzaman currently resides in the Pathantula area of Sylhet Sadar. He spent a considerable duration living in London. [3] [4]

In 1978, Anwaruzzaman enrolled at West Tillapara Government Primary School. He pursued his studies at Sylhet Government College from 1988 to 1990, ultimately attaining a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree. [5]

Political career

Anwaruzzaman is joint general secretary of the UK unit of Awami League.

On 21 June 2023, he was elected mayor in Sylhet City Corporation elections. [1] On 19 August 2024, mayors of 12 city corporations of the country, including Sylhet, were removed and administrators were appointed. [6]

Personal life

Anwaruzzaman is married to Holy Begum Chowdhury. [7]

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