| Office | State Minister of Liberation War Affairs |
|---|---|
| Office | Jatiya Sangsad member from Brahmanbaria-6
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| Term start | January 2009
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| Predecessor | A. T. M. Wali Ashraf
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| Born | 1951-05-05 (age 75) |
| Born | Brahmanbaria District, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan
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| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League
|
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka
|
AB Tajul Islam (born 5 May 1951) is a Bangladesh Awami League politician who served as the state minister of Liberation War Affairs.[1][2] He is a retired Bangladesh Army Captain.[3]
Early life
Islam graduated in economics from the University of Dhaka. He later joined the Bangladesh Army.[4][5]
Career
Islam was elected to parliament in 1996, 2008, and 2014 from Brahmanbaria-6 as a candidate of Bangladesh Awami League.[6] He served as the state minister for liberation war affairs. He is the chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Liberation War Ministry.[7]
Controversy
According to a probe by the Anti-Corruption Commission, Islam abused his powers as State Minister by providing Freedom Fighter Certificates to five government employees without following proper protocol.[8] According to the commission, three government officials managed to become leaders of the Muktijoddha Sangsad illegally through their political and family connections to Islam.[9]
Personal life
Islam is married to Hasu Islam.[10]
References
- ↑ Cheers from Shahbagh. The Daily Star(17 February 2022).
- ↑ Remain ever ready to protect sovereignty, PM asks air force. The Daily Star(4 December 2022).
- ↑ Defeated forces out to foil war trial: PM. The Daily Star(24 March 2022).
- ↑ Profile Of Ministers. The Daily Star(2009-01-09).
- ↑ Captain A B Tajul Islam ( Retd.) -এ বি তাজুল ইসলাম. Amarmp. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ↑ Captain A B Tajul Islam ( Retd.) -এ বি তাজুল ইসলাম History. Amarmp. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ↑ PM: I don't understand the logic behind the quota reform movement. Dhaka Tribune(2018-07-17). Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ↑ Fake freedom fighter certificates: '5 officials to face action'. The Daily Star(2014-09-11). Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ↑ 3 Muktijoddha Sangsad leaders under scanner. The Daily Star(2014-09-10). Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ↑ BANCHHARAMPUR (B'baria): Hasu Islam, wife of A B Tajul Islam MP distributing tiffin boxes among the students of South Govt Pry School in Banckharampur Upazila recently.. The New Nation. Retrieved 2018-07-26.