Abdus Salam (general)
Abdus Salam (born 28 February 1942) is a Bangladesh Awami League politician, retired major general, and the former Member of Parliament of Mymensingh-9.
Abdus Salam | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament from Mymensingh-9 | |
| In office June 2001 – 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Jahrul Islam Khan |
| Succeeded by | Khurram Khan Chowdhury |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Khurram Khan Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Anwarul Abedin Khan |
| 5th Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division | |
| In office 15 September 1996 – 10 January 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Imamuzzaman Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Shubid Ali Bhuiyan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 February 1942 Mymensingh, Dhaka, British India (Now, Mymensingh, Bangladesh) |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh Pakistan |
| Branch/service |  Army |
| Years of service | 1964-1999 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Unit | Armoured Corps |
| Commands |
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Career
Abdus Salam was elected to parliament from Mymensingh-9 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate in 2008. His nomination was cancelled by the Bangladesh Election Commission for defaulting on a loan. He appealed the cancellation and was subsequently elected during the appeal process. In 2013, Bangladesh High Court cancelled his election following an appeal by an Awami League activists.[1][2]
References
- "Mymensingh-9 MP disqualified". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
- "HC declares Abdus Salam's JS membership illegal". The Daily Star. 2013-11-22. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
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