Farhad Hossain (politician)
Farhad Hossain (born 5 June 1972)[1] is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and the incumbent State Minister of Public Administration and Jatiya Sangsad member from Meherpur-1 constituency.[2]
Farhad Hossain | |
|---|---|
ফরহাদ হোসেন | |
| State Minister of Public Administration | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ismat Ara Sadique |
| Member of Parliament for Meherpur-1 | |
| Assumed office 25 January 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Joynal Abedin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 June 1972 Meherpur District, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | farhadhossainmp |
Background and early life
Hossain was born on 5 June 1972 in Meherpur District.[3] His father, Saheehuddin Biswas, was named MNA (Member of the National Assembly) in 1970. In addition, he was elected MP of parliamentary constituency 73 Meherpur-1 in 1973 and 1986. In 1975 he was elected as the District Governor of Bakshal. He was one of the founders of greater Kushtia District Awami League.
Career
He is the president of Bangladesh Awami League, Meherpur District Branch. He is elected parliament member of the 10th and 11th parliamentary constituencies of 73 Meherpur-1 (Meherpur-Mujibnagar). He was a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the 10th Parliament and member of the sub-committee of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Finance and the executive member of Muktijoddha Kalyan Trust.[4]
References
- "Constituency 73_11th_En". www.parliament.gov.bd. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- "Those who are new state ministers". The Daily Star. 2019-01-06. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- "Farhad Hossain Biography". Amarmp. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- "Farhad Hossain History". Amarmp. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
Education
Hossain completed his bachelor's in English linguistics from the University of Dhaka.