AB Tajul Islam
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]
AB Tajul Islam | |
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State Minister of Liberation War Affairs | |
Assumed office January 2009 | |
Jatiya Sangsad member from Brahmanbaria-6 | |
In office 1996–2001 | |
Preceded by | A. T. M. Wali Ashraf |
Assumed office 2008 | |
Preceded by | Abdul Khaleque |
Personal details | |
Born | Brahmanbaria District, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan | 5 May 1951
Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
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". thedailystar.net. 17 February 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- "Remain ever ready to protect sovereignty, PM asks air force". thedailystar.net. 4 December 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- "Defeated forces out to foil war trial: PM". thedailystar.net. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- "Profile Of Ministers". The Daily Star. 2009-01-09. Archived from the original on 2013-01-26.
- "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.
- Nation, The New. "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.