Sheikh Abdul Aziz (Bangladeshi politician)
Sheikh Abdul Aziz | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Information and Broadcasting | |
| In office 16 March 1973 – 4 October 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman |
| Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 13 January 1972 – 16 March 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Phani Bhushan Majumder |
| Succeeded by | Abdus Samad Azad |
| Minister of Road Transport and Bridges | |
| In office 29 December 1971 – 12 January 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Muhammad Mansur Ali |
| Succeeded by | Muhammad Mansur Ali |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 7 March 1973 – 6 November 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Latif Khan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 February 1929 Morrelganj Upazila, Bagerhat District, Bengal Presidency, British India (now Bangladesh) |
| Died | 8 April 2019 (aged 90) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
Sheikh Abdul Aziz (27 February 1929 – 8 April 2019)[1] was a Bangladesh Awami League politician and the Minister of Information from April 1973 to September 1973.[2][3]
Early life
Aziz was born on 27 February 1929 in Teligati, Morelganj Upazila, Bagerhat District, East Bengal, British India. He completed his B.A. at Calcutta University and then his M.A. and law degree at Dhaka University.[4]
Career
Aziz was a founding member of Awami League and a close associate of President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He was a key leader of the Mujibnagar government during the Bangladesh Liberation war and worked as a liaison officer. He was the Minister of communication, agriculture, and post and telecommunication in the first cabinet of Bangladesh.[4] He was imprisoned after the Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.[5]
Death
Aziz died on 8 April 2019 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[4]
References
- ^ Mosharrof. "PM condoles death of AL leader Sheikh Abdul Aziz". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- ^ Rahman, Syedur (27 April 2010). Historical Dictionary of Bangladesh. Scarecrow Press. p. 306. ISBN 9780810874534. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ^ Mosharrof. "President mourns death of ex-agriculture minister Abdul Aziz". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- ^ a b c "Veteran AL leader, freedom fighter Abdul Aziz dies". Dhaka Tribune. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- ^ "Jail Killing Day: Bangladesh remembers 4 national leaders". Dhaka Tribune. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.