Md. Abdul Gafur

Md. Abdul Gafur was a member of the 4th National Assembly of Pakistan as a representative of East Pakistan.

Career

Gafur was a member of the 4th National Assembly of Pakistan representing Khulna-III.[1]

Gafur was a veteran of the Bengali Language movement.[2] He was elected to the Pakistan National Assembly in 1970.[2]

Gafur was elected to the first parliament of Bangladesh following its independence in 1971.[2] He was shot dead on 6 June 1972, the first member of parliament to be killed in Independence Bangladesh.[2]

References

  1. ^ "LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE 4TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF PAKISTAN FROM 1965-1969" (PDF). na.gov.pk. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "17 sitting Awami League MPs murdered in 52 years". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-01-14.


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