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{{short description|Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation}} | {{short description|Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=March | {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2022}} | ||
{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| honorific-prefix = Mayor | | honorific-prefix = [[Mayor]] | ||
| name = Atiqul | | name = Atiqul | ||
Islam | Islam | ||
| native_name = আতিকুল ইসলাম | | native_name = আতিকুল ইসলাম | ||
| primeminister = | | primeminister = | ||
| native_name_lang = bn | | native_name_lang = bn | ||
| image = Atiqul Islam, mayor (cropped).jpg | | image = Atiqul Islam, mayor (cropped).jpg | ||
| caption = Atiqul Islam in 2020 | | caption = Atiqul Islam in 2020 | ||
| office = 2nd [[ | | office = 2nd [[Mayor of North Dhaka]] | ||
| deputy = | |||
| term_start = 13 May 2020 | | term_start = 13 May 2020 | ||
| term_start1 = | | predecessor = Md. Jamal Mostafa<br />({{small|In-charge}}) | ||
| term_end1 = | | deputy1 = | ||
| | | term_start1 = 7 March 2019 | ||
| term_end1 = 30 December 2019 | |||
| predecessor1 = Md. Jamal Mostafa<br>({{small|In-charge}}) | |||
| successor1 = Md. Jamal Mostafa<br>({{small|In-charge}}) | |||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1961|07|01}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1961|07|01}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Saidpur, Bangladesh|Saidpur]], [[Nilphamari]], [[East Pakistan]] | | birth_place = [[Saidpur, Bangladesh|Saidpur]], [[Nilphamari]], [[East Pakistan]] | ||
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| party = [[Bangladesh Awami League]] | | party = [[Bangladesh Awami League]] | ||
| relatives = {{unbulleted list|[[Md. Tafazzul Islam]] (brother)|[[Md Mainul Islam]] (brother)}} | | relatives = {{unbulleted list|[[Md. Tafazzul Islam]] (brother)|[[Md Mainul Islam]] (brother)}} | ||
| known_for = Businessman | | spouse = Dr. Shaila Shagufta Islam | ||
| children = Bushra Afreen (daughter) | |||
| father = Momtajuddin Ahmed | |||
| known_for = Businessman, Politician | |||
| alma_mater = [[BAF Shaheen College Dhaka|BAF Shaheen School and College]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Atiqul Islam''' ({{lang-bn|আতিকুল ইসলাম}};born 1 July 1961) is a Bangladeshi politician, businessman and the current mayor of [[Dhaka North City Corporation]].<ref name="bdnews24">{{cite news |title=Awami League chooses businessman Atiqul Islam to run for Dhaka North mayor |url=https://bdnews24.com/politics/2018/01/16/awami-league-chooses-businessman-atiqul-islam-to-run-for-dhaka-north-mayor |work=bdnews24.com |access-date=28 February | '''Atiqul Islam''' ({{lang-bn|আতিকুল ইসলাম}}; born 1 July 1961) is a Bangladeshi politician, businessman and the current mayor of [[Dhaka North City Corporation]].<ref name="bdnews24">{{cite news |title=Awami League chooses businessman Atiqul Islam to run for Dhaka North mayor |url=https://bdnews24.com/politics/2018/01/16/awami-league-chooses-businessman-atiqul-islam-to-run-for-dhaka-north-mayor |work=bdnews24.com |access-date=28 February 2022}}</ref> He was elected in the position in the by-election held on 28 February 2019 and took oath on 7 March.<ref>{{cite news |title=Atiqul wins DNCC by-polls |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/politics/news/atiqul-wins-dncc-polls-1709068 |work=The Daily Star |access-date=28 February 2019 |date=1 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/city/atiqul-islam-takes-oath-as-dncc-mayor-1711726|title=Atiqul sworn in as DNCC mayor|date=7 March 2019|work=The Daily Star|access-date=7 March 2022}}</ref> Earlier, he served as the president of [[Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association]] (BGMEA) during 2013–14.<ref name="bdnews24"/> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Islam was born on 1 July 1961 at [[Saidpur, Bangladesh|Saidpur]] of [[Nilphamari]] district to Momtajuddin Ahmed and Majeda Khatun.<ref name=atiqbio>{{cite web |title=Atiqul Islam |url=http://atiqfordhaka.com/about-en.html |website=atiqfordhaka.com |access-date=28 February | Islam was born on 1 July 1961 at [[Saidpur, Bangladesh|Saidpur]] of [[Nilphamari]] district to Momtajuddin Ahmed and Majeda Khatun.<ref name=atiqbio>{{cite web |title=Atiqul Islam |url=http://atiqfordhaka.com/about-en.html |website=atiqfordhaka.com |access-date=28 February 2022}}</ref> His hometown is at [[Daudkandi Upazila]] (currently [[Titas Upazila]]) of [[Comilla]] and at the time of his birth, his father was posted at Saidpur.<ref name=atiqbio/> He is the youngest among his 11 siblings.<ref name=reelect>{{Cite news |url=https://bdnews24.com/election/dhaka-city-polls-2020/2020/02/02/atiqul-islam-of-awami-league-re-elected-mayor-in-dhaka-north|title=Atiqul of Awami League re-elected mayor in Dhaka North|work=bdnews24.com|access-date=3 February 2020|date=2 February 2022}}</ref> He completed his secondary and higher secondary education from [[Bangladesh Air Force Shaheen College, Dhaka|BAF Shaheen School and College]].<ref name=atiqbio/> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Islam and his elder brother Shafiqul Islam started the business in the garment sector of Bangladesh by establishing ''Islam Garments'' in 1985. He served as the President of ''Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)'' for the year 2013–14.<ref>{{cite news |title=Islam Group of Industries Ltd |url=http://www.daily-sun.com/post/220574/Islam-Group-of-Industries-Ltd |work=Daily Sun |access-date=28 February 2019 }}</ref> He is serving as the president of the ''Centre of Excellence for Bangladesh Apparel Industry'',<ref>{{cite web |title=Centre of Excellence for Bangladesh Apparel Industry |url=https://cebai.org/executive-committee/ |website=cebai|access-date=28 February | Islam and his elder brother Shafiqul Islam started the business in the garment sector of Bangladesh by establishing ''Islam Garments'' in 1985. He served as the President of ''Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)'' for the year 2013–14.<ref>{{cite news |title=Islam Group of Industries Ltd |url=http://www.daily-sun.com/post/220574/Islam-Group-of-Industries-Ltd |work=Daily Sun |access-date=28 February 2019 }}</ref> He is serving as the president of the ''Centre of Excellence for Bangladesh Apparel Industry'',<ref>{{cite web |title=Centre of Excellence for Bangladesh Apparel Industry |url=https://cebai.org/executive-committee/ |website=cebai|access-date=28 February 2022}}</ref><ref name="bdnews24"/> which is responsible for improving the labor situation and product quality of Bangladesh in garment sectors. The [[Government of Bangladesh]] declared him a [[Commercially Important Person]] (CIP) on several occasions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Atiqul Islam |url=http://www.csr-asia.com/dhaka/atiqul-islam |website=csr-asia.com |access-date=28 February 2022}}</ref> | ||
In September 2022, the government broke the trustee board of [[Manarat International University]] and created a new board with Islam appointed chairman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rahaman |first=Arafat |date=2022-09-09 |title=Manarat University: Govt reconstitutes trustee board over ‘militancy links’ |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/youth/education/campus/news/govt-reconstitutes-trustee-board-over-militancy-links-3115061 |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Personal life and family== | ==Personal life and family== | ||
Latest revision as of 05:43, 25 November 2022
Atiqul
Islam | |
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আতিকুল ইসলাম | |
.jpg) Atiqul Islam in 2020 | |
| 2nd Mayor of North Dhaka | |
| Assumed office 13 May 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Md. Jamal Mostafa (In-charge) |
| In office 7 March 2019 – 30 December 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Md. Jamal Mostafa (In-charge) |
| Succeeded by | Md. Jamal Mostafa (In-charge) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1961 Saidpur, Nilphamari, East Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Shaila Shagufta Islam |
| Children | Bushra Afreen (daughter) |
| Parent(s) |
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| Relatives |
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| Alma mater | BAF Shaheen School and College |
| Known for | Businessman, Politician |
Atiqul Islam (Bengali: আতিকুল ইসলাম; born 1 July 1961) is a Bangladeshi politician, businessman and the current mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation.[1] He was elected in the position in the by-election held on 28 February 2019 and took oath on 7 March.[2][3] Earlier, he served as the president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) during 2013–14.[1]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Islam was born on 1 July 1961 at Saidpur of Nilphamari district to Momtajuddin Ahmed and Majeda Khatun.[4] His hometown is at Daudkandi Upazila (currently Titas Upazila) of Comilla and at the time of his birth, his father was posted at Saidpur.[4] He is the youngest among his 11 siblings.[5] He completed his secondary and higher secondary education from BAF Shaheen School and College.[4]
Career[edit | edit source]
Islam and his elder brother Shafiqul Islam started the business in the garment sector of Bangladesh by establishing Islam Garments in 1985. He served as the President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the year 2013–14.[6] He is serving as the president of the Centre of Excellence for Bangladesh Apparel Industry,[7][1] which is responsible for improving the labor situation and product quality of Bangladesh in garment sectors. The Government of Bangladesh declared him a Commercially Important Person (CIP) on several occasions.[8]
In September 2022, the government broke the trustee board of Manarat International University and created a new board with Islam appointed chairman.[9]
Personal life and family[edit | edit source]
Islam is married to a dental surgeon, Shaila Shagufta Islam and the couple has a daughter, Bushra Afreen.[5] Islam's father Momtajuddin Ahmed was a police officer who retired as Superintendent of Police (SP) in 1965.[10] His brother Md. Tafazzul Islam served as the 17th Chief Justice of Bangladesh[11] and another brother Md Mainul Islam is a retired lieutenant general of Bangladesh Army and former Principal staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Chief of General Staff (CGS) of Bangladesh Army and Director General of Border Guards Bangladesh.[12]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Awami League chooses businessman Atiqul Islam to run for Dhaka North mayor". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ↑ "Atiqul wins DNCC by-polls". The Daily Star. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- ↑ "Atiqul sworn in as DNCC mayor". The Daily Star. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Atiqul Islam". atiqfordhaka.com. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Atiqul of Awami League re-elected mayor in Dhaka North". bdnews24.com. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ↑ "Islam Group of Industries Ltd". Daily Sun. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- ↑ "Centre of Excellence for Bangladesh Apparel Industry". cebai. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ↑ "Atiqul Islam". csr-asia.com. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ↑ Rahaman, Arafat (9 September 2022). "Manarat University: Govt reconstitutes trustee board over 'militancy links'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ↑ "Titas Upazila". Titas Upazila. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- ↑ জামা ইস্ত্রি করতে পারিনি, পয়সা ছিল না: আতিকুল ইসলাম. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- ↑ লেফটেন্যান্ট জেনারেল মো. মইনুল ইসলাম নতুন পিএসও. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 28 February 2019.