Dewan Zahid Ahmed | |
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দেওয়ান জাহিদ আহমেদ | |
Member of Parliament | |
In office 29 January 2024 –6 August 2024 | |
Preceded by | Momtaz Begum |
Succeeded by | Vacant |
Constituency | Manikganj-2 |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 December 1968 |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Political party | Awami League |
Occupation | Politician |
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