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{{short description|Freedom Fighter, Politician,CEO - Rahmani Corporation}}
{{short description|Freedom Fighter, Politician,CEO Rahmani Corporation}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
|name = Dr. Oli Ahmad
| name               = Dr. Oli Ahmad
|honorific-suffix = [[Bir Bikrom]]
| honorific-suffix   = [[Bir Bikrom]]
|image =Oli Ahmed , President - LDP.jpg
| image               = Oli Ahmed , President - LDP.jpg
|office = '''President''' - [[Liberal Democratic Party (Bangladesh)]]<br />'''Former Minister'''<br />Ministry of Communication<br />Ministry of Power, Energy, & Mineral Resources,<br />Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Food and Ministry of Water Resources Development,<br />Ministry of Youth Development
| office             = '''President''' [[Liberal Democratic Party (Bangladesh)]]<br />'''Former Minister'''<br />Ministry of Communication<br />Ministry of Power, Energy, & Mineral Resources,<br />Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Food and Ministry of Water Resources Development,<br />Ministry of Youth Development
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1939|3|13|df=y}}
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|1939|3|13|df=y}}
|birth_place = [[Chittagong]], [[Bengal Presidency|Bengal]], [[British Raj|British India]]
| birth_place         = [[Chittagong]], [[Bengal Presidency|Bengal]], [[British Raj|British India]]
|party = [[Bangladesh Nationalist Party]] <small>(1980–2006)</small><br />[[Liberal Democratic Party (Bangladesh)|Liberal Democratic Party]] <small>(2006–present)</small>
| party               = [[Bangladesh Nationalist Party]] <small>(1980–1996) (2000–2006)</small><br />[[Bangladesh Awami league]] <small>(1996–2000)</small><br />[[Liberal Democratic Party (Bangladesh)|Liberal Democratic Party]] <small><br />(2006–present)</small>
|spouse = Mumtaz Begum
| spouse             = Mumtaza Begum
|children = Anwara Begum<br />Omar Faruq<br />Sonia Mumtaz<br />Omar Sharif
| children           = Anwara Begum<br />Omar Faruq<br />Sonia Mumtaz<br />Omar Sharif
 
}}
}}


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==Biography==
==Biography==
Ahmad was the first Bengali Military officer to revolt against the Pakistani army on 25 March 1971 before the start of the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]]. He was the first officer to be awarded the [[Bir Bikrom]] for his bravery during that war. He fought under [[Major]] [[Ziaur Rahman]] in Sector No. 1. Ahmad is highly regarded as one of the key founding members of the [[Bangladesh Nationalist Party]] (BNP). On 26 October 2006, Ahmad and several other senior leaders of the BNP defected to form the Liberal Democratic Party.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dissidents quit Bangladesh's ruling party, alleging corruption |url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/10/26/asia/AS_POL_Bangladesh_Dissidents.php |newspaper=International Herald Tribune |agency=Associated Press |date=26 October 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070310153712/http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/10/26/asia/AS_POL_Bangladesh_Dissidents.php |archive-date=10 March 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Badruddoza, Oli form new political party |url=http://nation.ittefaq.com/artman/publish/article_31773.shtml |newspaper=The New Nation |date=27 October 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061105210137/http://nation.ittefaq.com/artman/publish/article_31773.shtml |archive-date=5 November 2006}}</ref> At present he is serving as President of Liberal Democratic Party, #1 registered political party of Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ecs.gov.bd/page/politacal-party-new|title=Bangladesh Election Commission|website=www.ecs.gov.bd}}</ref> While performing as Chief Coordinator for 20 Party Alliance, Dr. Oli Ahmad launched a new movement called "Jatiya Mukti Mancha" on 27 June 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.daily-sun.com/amp/post/402742|title = Oli declares new political alliance with aim to 'free Khaleda' &#124; Daily Sun}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/politics/oli-ahmed-announces-new-alliance-aim-free-khaleda-zia-1763215|title=Oli announces new alliance with aim to 'free Khaleda'|date=27 June 2019|work=The Daily Star}}</ref>
Ahmad was the first Bengali Military officer to revolt against the Pakistani army on 25 March 1971 before the start of the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]]. He was the first officer to be awarded the [[Bir Bikrom]] for his bravery during that war. He fought under [[Major]] [[Ziaur Rahman]] in Sector No. 1. Ahmad is highly regarded as one of the key founding members of the [[Bangladesh Nationalist Party]] (BNP). On 26 October 2006, Ahmad and several other senior leaders of the BNP defected to form the Liberal Democratic Party.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dissidents quit Bangladesh's ruling party, alleging corruption |url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/10/26/asia/AS_POL_Bangladesh_Dissidents.php |newspaper=International Herald Tribune |agency=Associated Press |date=26 October 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070310153712/http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/10/26/asia/AS_POL_Bangladesh_Dissidents.php |archive-date=10 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Badruddoza, Oli form new political party |url=http://nation.ittefaq.com/artman/publish/article_31773.shtml |newspaper=The New Nation |date=27 October 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061105210137/http://nation.ittefaq.com/artman/publish/article_31773.shtml |archive-date=5 November 2022}}</ref> At present he is serving as President of Liberal Democratic Party, #1 registered political party of Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ecs.gov.bd/page/politacal-party-new|title=Bangladesh Election Commission|website=www.ecs.gov.bd}}</ref> While performing as Chief Coordinator for 20 Party Alliance, Dr. Oli Ahmad launched a new movement called "Jatiya Mukti Mancha" on 27 June 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.daily-sun.com/amp/post/402742|title = Oli declares new political alliance with aim to 'free Khaleda' &#124; Daily Sun}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/politics/oli-ahmed-announces-new-alliance-aim-free-khaleda-zia-1763215|title=Oli announces new alliance with aim to 'free Khaleda'|date=27 June 2019|work=The Daily Star}}</ref>


== Elections ==
== Elections ==
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==
* "Statesmen's Who's Who" - book published in 1992
* "Statesmen's Who's Who" book published in 1992
* "Asia Pacific Who's Who" published in 2009 - Vol. IX from New Delhi, India
* "Asia Pacific Who's Who" published in 2009 Vol. IX from New Delhi, India


==External links==
==External links==
* https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/23/world/accord-will-allow-refugees-return-to-bangladesh.html, "Accord Will Allow Refugees' Return to Bangladesh"
* https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/23/world/accord-will-allow-refugees-return-to-bangladesh.html, "Accord Will Allow Refugees' Return to Bangladesh"
* {{cite magazine |title=Campaign of violence |url=https://www.economist.com/node/8108883 |magazine=The Economist |date=2 November 2006}}{{Relevance inline|reason=Doesn't mention Oli Ahmad|date=August 2016}}
* {{cite magazine |title=Campaign of violence |url=https://www.economist.com/node/8108883 |magazine=The Economist |date=2 November 2022}}{{Relevance inline|reason=Doesn't mention Oli Ahmad|date=August 2022}}
* http://news.priyo.com/politics/2011/07/31/oli-ahmed-agrees-launching-uni-33238.html, "Oli Ahmed agrees on launching united anti-govt movement with Khaleda"
* http://news.priyo.com/politics/2011/07/31/oli-ahmed-agrees-launching-uni-33238.html, "Oli Ahmed agrees on launching united anti-govt movement with Khaleda"
* http://www.banglanews24.com/English/detailsnews.php?nssl=32e8e6c03f3fa46eb672dc5680bff7da&nttl=2012012922743, "Col Oli Supports BNP's anti-government movement"
* http://www.banglanews24.com/English/detailsnews.php?nssl=32e8e6c03f3fa46eb672dc5680bff7da&nttl=2012012922743, "Col Oli Supports BNP's anti-government movement"
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[[Category:6th Jatiya Sangsad members]]
[[Category:6th Jatiya Sangsad members]]
[[Category:7th Jatiya Sangsad members]]
[[Category:7th Jatiya Sangsad members]]
[[Category:Mukti Bahini personnel]]

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Dr. Oli Ahmad
PresidentLiberal Democratic Party (Bangladesh)
Former Minister
Ministry of Communication
Ministry of Power, Energy, & Mineral Resources,
Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Food and Ministry of Water Resources Development,
Ministry of Youth Development
Personal details
Born (1939-03-13) 13 March 1939 (age 87)
Chittagong, Bengal, British India
Political partyBangladesh Nationalist Party (1980–1996) (2000–2006)
Bangladesh Awami league (1996–2000)
Liberal Democratic Party
(2006–present)
Spouse(s)Mumtaza Begum
ChildrenAnwara Begum
Omar Faruq
Sonia Mumtaz
Omar Sharif

Colonel (Retd) Oli Ahmad, Bir Bikrom, is a Bangladeshi former minister & member of Parliament. He is a valiant freedom fighter and former Army officer. He is president of the Liberal Democratic Party of Bangladesh.

Biography

Ahmad was the first Bengali Military officer to revolt against the Pakistani army on 25 March 1971 before the start of the Bangladesh Liberation War. He was the first officer to be awarded the Bir Bikrom for his bravery during that war. He fought under Major Ziaur Rahman in Sector No. 1. Ahmad is highly regarded as one of the key founding members of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). On 26 October 2006, Ahmad and several other senior leaders of the BNP defected to form the Liberal Democratic Party.[1][2] At present he is serving as President of Liberal Democratic Party, #1 registered political party of Bangladesh.[3] While performing as Chief Coordinator for 20 Party Alliance, Dr. Oli Ahmad launched a new movement called "Jatiya Mukti Mancha" on 27 June 2019.[4][5]

Elections

General Election Parliamentary Seat Vote Percentage of total vote Political Party Result
2008 Chittagong-13 82,036 45.8 Liberal Democratic Party Won
2008 Chittagong-14 63,412 26.9 Liberal Democratic Party 2nd
2001 Chittagong-13 70,016 53.8 Bangladesh Nationalist Party Won
2001 Chittagong-14 64,184 29.1 Bangladesh Nationalist Party 2nd
1996 Chittagong-13 62,323 61.8 Bangladesh Nationalist Party Won
1996 Chittagong-14 75,855 48.2 Bangladesh Nationalist Party Won
1991 Chittagong-13 52,072 59.5 Bangladesh Nationalist Party Won

In 1996, there was 2 election (6th & 7th Parliament), Dr. Oli Ahmad was elected MP both times.[6][7] He was first elected from Chandanaish, in March 1980 by-election & was in the 2nd Parliament[8]

Publications

Books published by Oli Ahmad include:

  • Revolution, Military Personnel and the War of Liberation in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Dizzy Publications, 2004.
  • Battles That I Fought and Interviews of Liberation War Heroes. Dhaka: Annesha Prokashon, 2009.

See also

References

  1. "Dissidents quit Bangladesh's ruling party, alleging corruption". International Herald Tribune. Associated Press. 26 October 2006. Archived from the original on 10 March 2022. {{cite news}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 10 March 2007 suggested (help)
  2. "Badruddoza, Oli form new political party". The New Nation. 27 October 2006. Archived from the original on 5 November 2022. {{cite news}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 5 November 2006 suggested (help)
  3. "Bangladesh Election Commission". www.ecs.gov.bd.
  4. "Oli declares new political alliance with aim to 'free Khaleda' | Daily Sun".
  5. "Oli announces new alliance with aim to 'free Khaleda'". The Daily Star. 27 June 2019.
  6. "List of 6th Parliament Members". Bangladesh Parliament.
  7. "List of 7th Parliament Members". Bangladesh Parliament.
  8. "List of 2nd Parliament Members". Bangladesh Parliament.

Further reading

  • "Statesmen's Who's Who" – book published in 1992
  • "Asia Pacific Who's Who" published in 2009 – Vol. IX from New Delhi, India

External links