Firoz Ahmed
Firoz Ahmed | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka (Faculty of Law) |
| Occupation(s) | Researcher, writer, editor |
| Spouse | Mahrukh Mohiuddin |
Firoz Ahmed (born 1975) is a Bangladeshi researcher, writer, and editor. He is a member of the Constitutional Reform Commission of the Muhammad Yunus led interim government.[1][2] He is a central leader of the Ganosamhati Andolan.[3]
Early life and education
Ahmed was born in 1975 to M. A. Wazed and Razia Begum.[4] He was raised in various neighborhoods in Dhaka, including Lake Circus Kalabagan, Rayerbazar, Jhigatala, and Uttara.[4] He attended New Model High School and BAF Shaheen College. He studied law at the University of Dhaka.[4]
Career
Ahmed's professional work has largely focused on research, writing, editing, and public presentation.[4] He has contributed to academic and public discourse on legal and constitutional issues in Bangladesh.[4] His review of the constitution-making process of 1972 has been widely referenced.[4] He worked as a civil servant and in the Asian Development Bank.[5] He has been critical of anti-terrorism operations and cooperation with the United States, saying "Islam and terrorism were not uttered before the US economic gloom of 2000 and the global war on terror".[6] Commenting on the arrest of Shafiqul Islam Kajol, a photojournalist, Ahmed said, "Democracy means freedom of the press. Suing journalists or arresting them means you do not want democracy."[7] He co-published Ajob Deshe Alice.[8]
After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government, Ahmed was appointed member of the member of the Constitutional Reform Commission of the Muhammad Yunus led interim government.[9][10][11] He was critical of the demolition of Bangabandhu Bhaban, the residence of former President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which was converted into a museum.[12] He also called on the government to take action against the instigators.[12]
Personal life
Ahmed is married to Mahrukh Mohiuddin, Managing Director of The University Press Limited, a prominent academic publishing house in Bangladesh.[4] She is the daughter of the founder of the University Press Limited, Mohiuddin Ahmed.[13]
References
- ^ "Govt announces full list of 9-member commission to reform constitution". The Business Standard. 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ "Constitutional Reform Commission meets chief justice". The Business Standard. 2024-12-11. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ "Ex-student leaders Ariful, Souvik remembered | New Age". www.newagebd.net. Archived from the original on 2023-11-18. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Profile of chair, members of Constitution Reform Commission". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ "Firoz Ahmed". The Daily Star. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ "To save Bangladesh, bring back people's politics". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ "Press Freedom Day: 'Never thought I'd be forcefully disappeared'". The Daily Star. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ "Book launching of 'Ajob Deshe Alice' held online". The Business Standard. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ "9-member constitution reform commission announced". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ "Constitution Reform Commission holds 2nd view-exchange meeting | News". BSS. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ "Constitution Reform Commission holds meeting with stakeholders | News". BSS. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ a b "Two members of two Reform Commissions criticise -". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ "Mohiuddin Ahmed, founder of leading publisher UPL, dies at 77". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2025-04-07.