Md. Abdul Gafur

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Md. Abdul Gafur was a member of the 4th National Assembly of Pakistan as a representative of East Pakistan.

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Gafur was a member of the 4th National Assembly of Pakistan representing Khulna-III. [1]

Gafur was a veteran of the Bengali Language movement. [2] He was elected to the Pakistan National Assembly in 1970. [2]

Gafur was elected to the first parliament of Bangladesh following its independence in 1971. [2] He was shot dead on 6 June 1972, the first member of parliament to be killed in Independence Bangladesh. [2]

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References

  1. "LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE 4TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF PAKISTAN FROM 1965-1969" (PDF). na.gov.pk. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "17 sitting Awami League MPs murdered in 52 years". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-01-14.