Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury
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Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya (born 3 February 1948)[1] is a senior Bangladesh Awami League politician who served as a Member of parliament from Chandpur-2 constituency and a minister of several ministries. On 19 November 2021 he nominated for Bangladesh Awami League Presidium member.[2] He received the Bir Bikram, the third highest award for gallantry, for his role in the Bangladesh Liberation War. He was the general secretary for the Dhaka chapter of his party until 2016.[3] He won the Independence Award in 2023 for his contribution to the field of independence and liberation war.[4]
Quick Facts Minister of Disaster Management and Relief, Prime Minister ...
Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya | |
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মোফাজ্জল হোসেন চৌধুরী মায়া | |
Minister of Disaster Management and Relief | |
In office 14 January 2014 – 7 January 2019 | |
Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
Preceded by | A H Mahmood Ali |
Succeeded by | Md. Enamur Rahman |
Minister of State for Shipping | |
In office 4 December 1998 – 15 July 2001 | |
Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
Succeeded by | Mohammad Quamrul Islam |
Minister of State for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives | |
In office 31 December 1997 – 24 December 1998 | |
Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
Preceded by | Syed Abul Hossain |
Succeeded by | Md. Rahmat Ali |
Member of Parliament | |
Assumed office 10 January 2023 | |
Preceded by | Nurul Amin Ruhul |
Constituency | Chandpur-2 |
In office 12 June 2014 – 30 December 2019 | |
Preceded by | Mohammad Rafiqul Islam |
Succeeded by | Nurul Amin Ruhul |
Constituency | Chandpur-2 |
In office 12 June 1996 – 14 December 2001 | |
Preceded by | Md. Nurul Huda |
Succeeded by | Md. Nurul Huda |
Constituency | Chandpur-2 |
Presidium Member of Awami League | |
Assumed office 19 November 2021 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1948-02-03) 3 February 1948 (age 76) Matlab North, Chandpur, Bangladesh |
Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
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Alma mater | Jagannath University |
Awards | Bir Bikrom |
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