ABM Zahidul Haq
ABM Zahidul Haq | |
|---|---|
এবিএম জাহিদুল হক | |
| Deputy Minister of Shipping | |
| In office March 1991 – January 1996 | |
| Succeeded by | Dhirendra Debnath Shambhu |
| Member of Parliament for Kishoreganj-1 | |
| In office March 1991 – March 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Bazlul Karim Falu |
| Succeeded by | A. K. M. Shamsul Haque |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pakundia Upazila |
| Died | 13 September 2008 Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
ABM Zahidul Haq (Bengali: এবিএম জাহিদুল হক; died 13 September 2008) was a Bangladesh Nationalist Party politician and a Jatiya Sangsad member (MP) representing the Kishoreganj-1 constituency during 1991–1996.[1][2] He also served as the Deputy Minister of Shipping in the same period.[3] He founded Pakundia Adarsha Mohila College in 1993.[4]
Early life and education
ABM Zahidul Haq was born in the village of Narandi, located in Pakundia, Kishoreganj.[5] He completed his early education in local schools and pursued higher education at a reputed institution in Bangladesh, focusing on political science and public administration.[6]
Political career
ABM Zahidul Haq gained prominence as a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and was elected as a member of parliament for the Kishoreganj-1 constituency during the 5th and 6th parliamentary terms.[7] During his tenure, he also served as the Deputy Minister of Shipping, overseeing improvements in the country's maritime infrastructure.[8]
Contributions to Education and Infrastructure
Haq was instrumental in the development of educational institutions in the Kishoreganj district. He established the first girls' degree college in Pakundia, known as Pakundia Adarsha Mohila College.[9] Additionally, he played a key role in improving local road networks and bridges to enhance connectivity within the region.[10]
Personal life and legacy
ABM Zahidul Haq was well respected in the Pakundia and Hossainpur regions for his contributions to education and infrastructure.[11] He died on 13 September 2008 in Dhaka.[12]
References
- ^ "List of 5th Parliament Members". Bangladesh Parliament. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "List of 6th Parliament Members". Bangladesh Parliament. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "2 ministers back rival BNP factions in Kishoreganj-1". The Daily Star. 28 September 2006. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "College Details". National University, Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Pakundia Upazila Information". Banglapedia. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Education System in Bangladesh". UNESCO. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "List of 5th and 6th Parliament Members". Bangladesh Parliament. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Deputy Minister's Contribution to Shipping Sector". The Daily Star. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Pakundia Adarsha Mohila College". National University of Bangladesh. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Infrastructure Development in Kishoreganj". Kishoreganj District Portal. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Regional Development Projects". Bangladesh Local Government. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ সাবেক উপ-মন্ত্রী এবিএম জাহিদুল হকের ৬ষ্ঠ মৃত্যুবার্ষিকী আজ. Shamolbangla24 (in Bengali). 13 September 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2020.