Abdul Malek (Manikganj politician)
Abdul Malek (1935-2000) is a Jatiya Party (Ershad) politician and the former member of parliament for Manikganj-3. He was a former colonel of the Bangladesh Army and a former mayor of Dhaka.[1]
Abdul Malek | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Manikganj-3 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1935 |
| Died | 2000 |
| Political party | Jatiya Party (Ershad) |
Career
Malek was elected to parliament from Manikganj-3 as a Jatiya Party candidate in 1986 and 1988.[2][3] From 20 October 1986 to 9 November 1989, he served as the mayor/administer of Dhaka City Corporation. He was appointed to the position by President Hussain Mohammad Ershad.[4]
Personal life
Malek's son Zahid Maleque is the Minister for Health and Family Planning.[1]
Legacy
Colonel Malek Medical College was named after him.[5]
References
- "Col Malek's 18th death anniv observed - Countryside". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- ""List of 3rd Parliament Members"" (PDF). Bangladesh Parliament. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ""List of 4th Parliament Members"" (PDF). Bangladesh Parliament (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ঢাকা জেলা. dhaka.gov.bd. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- Parvez Bahadia, Parvez Ali (4 August 2017). "Political approval alleged for 6 new med schools". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
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