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''' | '''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 (Bangladesh)|Liberal Democratic Party]] of Bangladesh. | ||
==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>https://www.daily-sun.com/amp/post/402742</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 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' | 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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* http://www.banglanews24.com/English/detailsnews.php?nssl=93eb9cfb64391c4ee20ac49e72216fa4&nttl=2012092430942, "Col Oli gets bail in 2 cases" | * http://www.banglanews24.com/English/detailsnews.php?nssl=93eb9cfb64391c4ee20ac49e72216fa4&nttl=2012092430942, "Col Oli gets bail in 2 cases" | ||
* http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=234543, "Off to Jail" | * http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=234543, "Off to Jail" | ||
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Dr. Oli Ahmad | |
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| President - Liberal 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 | 13 March 1939 Chittagong, Bengal, British India |
| Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party (1980–2006) Liberal Democratic Party (2006–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Mumtaz Begum |
| Children | Anwara 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
- ↑ "Dissidents quit Bangladesh's ruling party, alleging corruption". International Herald Tribune. Associated Press. 26 October 2006. Archived from the original on 10 March 2007.
- ↑ "Badruddoza, Oli form new political party". The New Nation. 27 October 2006. Archived from the original on 5 November 2006.
- ↑ "Bangladesh Election Commission". www.ecs.gov.bd.
- ↑ "Oli declares new political alliance with aim to 'free Khaleda' | Daily Sun".
- ↑ "Oli announces new alliance with aim to 'free Khaleda'". The Daily Star. 27 June 2019.
- ↑ "List of 6th Parliament Members". Bangladesh Parliament.
- ↑ "List of 7th Parliament Members". Bangladesh Parliament.
- ↑ "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
- https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/23/world/accord-will-allow-refugees-return-to-bangladesh.html, "Accord Will Allow Refugees' Return to Bangladesh"
- "Campaign of violence". The Economist. 2 November 2006.[relevant?]
- 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.bdinn.com/news/ugly-faces-of-ruling-party-oli-comes-under-attack/, "Ugly faces of ruling party, Oli comes under attack"
- http://www.banglanews24.com/English/detailsnews.php?nssl=93eb9cfb64391c4ee20ac49e72216fa4&nttl=2012092430942, "Col Oli gets bail in 2 cases"
- http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=234543, "Off to Jail"