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{{short description|Bangladeshi politician and Member of Parliament}} | {{short description|Bangladeshi politician and Member of Parliament}} | ||
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{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| name | | name = Amir Hossain Amu | ||
| native_name | | native_name = আমির হোসেন আমু | ||
| native_name_lang = bn | | native_name_lang = bn | ||
| image | | image = Amir Hossain Amu.jpg | ||
| caption | | caption = Amu in 2015 | ||
| birth_date | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1940|01|01|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place | | birth_place = [[Jhalokati]], [[British India]] | ||
| nationality | | nationality = [[Bangladeshi]] | ||
| office1 | | office1 = [[Ministry of Industries (Bangladesh)|Minister of Industries]] | ||
| primeminister1 | | primeminister1 = [[Sheikh Hasina]] | ||
| term_start1 | | term_start1 = January 2014 | ||
| term_end1 | | term_end1 = December 2019 | ||
| predecessor1 | | predecessor1 = [[Dilip Barua]] | ||
| successor1 | | successor1 = [[Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun]] | ||
| office2 | | office2 = [[Ministry of Food (Bangladesh)|Minister of Food]] | ||
| primeminister2 | | primeminister2 = [[Sheikh Hasina]] | ||
| term_start2 | | term_start2 = March 2000 | ||
| term_end2 | | term_end2 = July 2001<ref>{{cite book |last1=Baxter |first1=Craig|author1-link = Craig Baxter |last2=Rahman |first2=Syedur |year=2003 |title=Historical Dictionary of Bangladesh |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PWKCmtu-RT4C&pg=PA232 |publisher=Scarecrow Press |page=232 |isbn=978-0-8108-4863-4}}</ref> | ||
| predecessor2 | | predecessor2 = [[A. Z. M. Naziruddin]] | ||
| successor2 | | successor2 = | ||
| office | | office = [[Member of parliament#Bangladesh|Member of Parliament]] | ||
| constituency_MP | | constituency_MP = | ||
| predecessor | | predecessor = [[Israt Sultana Elen Bhutto]] | ||
| term_start | | term_start = January 2009 | ||
| party | | party = [[Bangladesh Awami League]] | ||
| alma_mater | | alma_mater = [[University of Dhaka]] | ||
| constituency = [[Jhalokati-2]] | |||
| parliamentarygroup = [[Grand Alliance (Bangladesh)|Grand Alliance]] | |||
| leader = [[Sheikh Hasina]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Amir Hossain Amu''' (born 1 January 1940) is a Bangladeshi politician, the incumbent Member of Parliament from [[Jhalokati-2]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parliament.gov.bd/index.php/en/mps/members-of-parliament/current-mp-s/list-of-11th-parliament-members-english |title=List of 11th Parliament Members |website=Bangladesh Parliament |date=10 January | '''Amir Hossain Amu''' (born 1 January 1940) is a Bangladeshi politician, the incumbent Member of Parliament from [[Jhalokati-2]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parliament.gov.bd/index.php/en/mps/members-of-parliament/current-mp-s/list-of-11th-parliament-members-english |title=List of 11th Parliament Members |website=Bangladesh Parliament |date=10 January 2022}}</ref> and served as the [[Ministry of Industries (Bangladesh)|Minister of Industries]] during 2014–2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pressinform.portal.gov.bd/site/page/773a8ddf-c411-4654-9ba9-d821147e1a40|title=Press Information Department (PID), Government of Bangladesh|website=pressinform.portal.gov.bd|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150313165211/http://pressinform.portal.gov.bd/site/page/773a8ddf-c411-4654-9ba9-d821147e1a40|archive-date=13 March 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=2018-09-19}}</ref> He is currently the coordinator and spokesman for the [[Awami League]]-led 14-party [[Grand Alliance (Bangladesh)|Grand Alliance]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Staff Correspondent|last2=bdnews24.com|title=Amir Hossain Amu named coordinator of Awami League-led 14-party alliance|url=https://bdnews24.com/politics/2020/07/08/amir-hossain-amu-named-coordinator-of-awami-league-led-14-party-alliance|access-date=2021-12-04|website=bdnews24.com}}</ref> | ||
== Birth and | == Birth and education == | ||
Amu was born on 1 January 1940 in Jhalakathi subdivision of [[Barisal District|Barisal district]]. His father Mohammad Moazzem Hossain and mother Aklima Khatun. He obtained BA from [[Brojomohun College|Barisal BM College]] in 1965 and LLB from Barisal Law College in 1968. He earned graduation degree in history from the [[University of Dhaka]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://moind.portal.gov.bd/site/page/bb6b8e96-7d2e-4bf5-9d2b-834db6088607|title=Minister's profile | Amu was born on 1 January 1940 in Jhalakathi subdivision of [[Barisal District|Barisal district]]. His father Mohammad Moazzem Hossain and mother Aklima Khatun. He obtained BA from [[Brojomohun College|Barisal BM College]] in 1965 and LLB from Barisal Law College in 1968. He earned graduation degree in history from the [[University of Dhaka]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://moind.portal.gov.bd/site/page/bb6b8e96-7d2e-4bf5-9d2b-834db6088607|title=Minister's profile|date=8 February 2016|website=Ministry of Industries, Government of Bangladesh|url-status=|access-date=19 September 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
On 23 July 2003, Amu's house in [[Jhalokati District]] was vandalized by Bangladesh Nationalist Party activists who destroyed the boundary, door, and windows of the house.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amu's residence damaged by JCD, Jubo Dal men |url=https://archive.thedailystar.net/2003/07/23/d30723030128.htm |access-date=2022-10-30 |website=archive.thedailystar.net |publisher=The Daily Star}}</ref> | |||
However, he also developed differences with Hasina, criticising her for making a pact with the [[Islamism|Islamist]] [[Khelafat Majlish]] party despite the Awami League's policy of [[secularism]], and not discussing it first with other party leaders.<ref name="C"/><ref name="D"/> Sheikh Hasina in turn criticised Amu for appearing supportive of the caretaker government.<ref name="C"/><ref name="D"/> He was the minister of Industries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/business/no-supply-rawhides-hazaribagh-april-1-1197187|title=No supply of rawhides to Hazaribagh from April 1|website=The Daily Star|access-date=2016-03-23}} | When party president [[Sheikh Hasina Wajed]] was exiled by the [[Caretaker government of Bangladesh]] (2006–08), Amu became one of top leaders who preserved and represented the party in her absence.<ref name="C">{{cite web|title=Hasina, Amu trade blames |url=http://www.newagebd.com/2007/jun/24/front.html#3 |publisher=New Age Bangladesh |date=2007-06-24 |access-date=2010-08-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080410121924/http://www.newagebd.com/2007/jun/24/front.html |archive-date=10 April 2008 }}</ref><ref name="D">{{cite web|title=Hasina warns of plot against AL |url=http://www.newagebd.com/2007/jun/24/front.html#e |publisher=New Age Bangladesh |date=2007-06-24 |access-date=2010-08-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080410121924/http://www.newagebd.com/2007/jun/24/front.html |archive-date=10 April 2008 }}</ref> | ||
However, he also developed differences with Hasina, criticising her for making a pact with the [[Islamism|Islamist]] [[Khelafat Majlish]] party despite the Awami League's policy of [[secularism]], and not discussing it first with other party leaders.<ref name="C"/><ref name="D"/> Sheikh Hasina in turn criticised Amu for appearing supportive of the caretaker government.<ref name="C"/><ref name="D"/> He was the minister of Industries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/business/no-supply-rawhides-hazaribagh-april-1-1197187|title=No supply of rawhides to Hazaribagh from April 1|website=The Daily Star|location=Bangladesh|access-date=2016-03-23}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 02:00, 31 October 2022
Amir Hossain Amu | |
|---|---|
আমির হোসেন আমু | |
 Amu in 2015 | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| Assumed office January 2009 | |
| Leader | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Israt Sultana Elen Bhutto |
| Parliamentary group | Grand Alliance |
| Constituency | Jhalokati-2 |
| Minister of Industries | |
| In office January 2014 – December 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Dilip Barua |
| Succeeded by | Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun |
| Minister of Food | |
| In office March 2000 – July 2001[1] | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | A. Z. M. Naziruddin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1940 Jhalokati, British India |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Amir Hossain Amu (born 1 January 1940) is a Bangladeshi politician, the incumbent Member of Parliament from Jhalokati-2,[2] and served as the Minister of Industries during 2014–2018.[3] He is currently the coordinator and spokesman for the Awami League-led 14-party Grand Alliance.[4]
Birth and education[edit | edit source]
Amu was born on 1 January 1940 in Jhalakathi subdivision of Barisal district. His father Mohammad Moazzem Hossain and mother Aklima Khatun. He obtained BA from Barisal BM College in 1965 and LLB from Barisal Law College in 1968. He earned graduation degree in history from the University of Dhaka.[5]
Career[edit | edit source]
On 23 July 2003, Amu's house in Jhalokati District was vandalized by Bangladesh Nationalist Party activists who destroyed the boundary, door, and windows of the house.[6]
When party president Sheikh Hasina Wajed was exiled by the Caretaker government of Bangladesh (2006–08), Amu became one of top leaders who preserved and represented the party in her absence.[7][8]
However, he also developed differences with Hasina, criticising her for making a pact with the Islamist Khelafat Majlish party despite the Awami League's policy of secularism, and not discussing it first with other party leaders.[7][8] Sheikh Hasina in turn criticised Amu for appearing supportive of the caretaker government.[7][8] He was the minister of Industries.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Baxter, Craig; Rahman, Syedur (2003). Historical Dictionary of Bangladesh. Scarecrow Press. p. 232. ISBN 978-0-8108-4863-4.
- ↑ "List of 11th Parliament Members". Bangladesh Parliament. 10 January 2022.
- ↑ "Press Information Department (PID), Government of Bangladesh". pressinform.portal.gov.bd. Archived from the original on 13 March 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
- ↑ Staff Correspondent; bdnews24.com. "Amir Hossain Amu named coordinator of Awami League-led 14-party alliance". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Minister's profile". Ministry of Industries, Government of Bangladesh. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ↑ "Amu's residence damaged by JCD, Jubo Dal men". archive.thedailystar.net. The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Hasina, Amu trade blames". New Age Bangladesh. 24 June 2007. Archived from the original on 10 April 2008. Retrieved 27 August 2010.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Hasina warns of plot against AL". New Age Bangladesh. 24 June 2007. Archived from the original on 10 April 2008. Retrieved 27 August 2010.
- ↑ "No supply of rawhides to Hazaribagh from April 1". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. Retrieved 23 March 2016.