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'''Abdur Razzaq''' (1 August 1942 – 23 December 2011) was a Bangladeshi politician and member of the [[Awami League]] Advisory Council. He was the [[Ministry of Water Resources (Bangladesh)|Minister for Water Resources]] from 1996 to 2001 in the [[first Sheikh Hasina Cabinet]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Rahman |first=Syedur |year=2010 |title=Historical Dictionary of Bangladesh |edition=4th |location=Lanham, Md. |publisher=Scarecrow Press |page=338 |isbn=978-0-8108-6766-6 |quote=Minister of Water Resources Oct. 1996-July 2001 Abdur Rassaq [sic]}}</ref> He was the chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee for the Water Resources Ministry.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2009/10/12/govt-reforms-eight-standing-committees |title=Govt Reforms Eight Standing Committees |publisher=bdnews24.com |date=12 October 2009 |accessdate=23 December 2022}}</ref>


'''Abdur Razzaq''' (1 August 1942 – 23 December 2011) was a Bangladeshi politician and member of the [[Awami League]] Advisory Council. He was the [[Ministry of Water Resources (Bangladesh)|Minister for Water Resources]] from 1996 to 2001 in the [[first Sheikh Hasina Cabinet]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Rahman |first=Syedur |year=2010 |title=Historical Dictionary of Bangladesh |edition=4th |location=Lanham, Md. |publisher=Scarecrow Press |page=338 |isbn=978-0-8108-6766-6 |quote=Minister of Water Resources Oct. 1996-July 2001 Abdur Rassaq [sic]}}</ref> He was the chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee for the Water Resources Ministry.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2009/10/12/govt-reforms-eight-standing-committees |title=Govt Reforms Eight Standing Committees |publisher=bdnews24.com |date=12 October 2009 |accessdate=23 December 2011}}</ref>
[[File:Fahim Razzaq son of Abdur Razzaq.jpg|thumb|Fahim Razzaq (Editor, Y magazine), son of Abdur Razzaq is providing his speech in the inauguration ceremony of Y Magazine at KIB.]]
==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Razzaq was born into a middle class business family of ''South Damudya'' village under [[Damudya Upazila]] of [[Shariatpur District]] in the province of Bengal (now Bangladesh) to father Alhaj Imamuddin and mother Begum Akfatun Nesa. His childhood dream was to develop his village into an ideal village where everyone would prosper and be solvent.{{citation needed|date=December 2011}}
Razzaq was born into a middle class business family of ''South Damudya'' village under [[Damudya Upazila]] of [[Shariatpur District]] in the province of Bengal (now Bangladesh) to father Alhaj Imamuddin and mother Begum Akfatun Nesa. His childhood dream was to develop his village into an ideal village where everyone would prosper and be solvent.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}


Razzaq passed his [[Secondary School Certificate]] examination from Damudya Muslim High School in 1958 and [[Higher Secondary School Certificate]] examination from [[Dhaka College]] in 1960, he then enrolled at [[University of Dhaka]] and passed the [[Bachelor of Arts|BA]] (Honors) in [[political science]] and in 1964 he enrolled and passed the [[Master of Arts|MA]] in political science. Later he passed [[LLB]] and enrolled as a lawyer in 1973.
Razzaq passed his [[Secondary School Certificate]] examination from Damudya Muslim High School in 1958 and [[Higher Secondary School Certificate]] examination from [[Dhaka College]] in 1960, he then enrolled at [[University of Dhaka]] and passed the [[Bachelor of Arts|BA]] (Honors) in [[political science]] and in 1964 he enrolled and passed the [[Master of Arts|MA]] in political science. Later he passed [[LLB]] and enrolled as a lawyer in 1973.


Razzaq married Farida Razzaq in 1973 and is the father of [[Nahim Razzaq]] and Fahim Razzaq.
Razzaq married Farida Razzaq in 1973 and is the father of [[Nahim Razzaq]] and Fahim Razzaq.
[[File:Inauguration ceremony of Y Magazine.jpg|thumb|Both sons Nahim Razzaq (3rd from left) and Fahim Razzaq (2nd from left) at the inauguration ceremony of Y Magazine, KIB]]


[[File:Fahim Razzaq.jpg|thumb|Fahim Razzaq (Editor, Y magazine), son of Abdur Razzaq is providing his speech in the inauguration ceremony of Y Magazine at KIB.]]
==Political career==
Razzaq started his political career in student life being elected as the secretary of Fazlul Haq Hall Students Union, [[Dhaka University]] in 1963. A versatile charismatic leader with dynamic organising capacity Razzaq emerged as a popular parliamentarian, and took over the responsibilities of different ministries of the Government of Bangladesh.


[[File:A parliamentary delegation from Bangladesh led by the Chairman of the Standing Committee for the Ministry of Water Resources, Md. Abdur Razzak called on the Union Power Minister, Shri Sushilkumar Shinde, in New Delhi (1).jpg|thumb|Chairman of the Standing Committee for the Ministry of Water Resources, Abdur Razzaq along with Union Power Minister, [[Sushilkumar Shinde]], in New Delhi]]


 
Razzaq was the member of the Provincial Assembly in 1970 and elected member of the parliament of the independent Bangladesh in 1973, 1991, 1996, 2001<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.gov.bd/M_P%20List-300.pdf |title=List of Members of 8th Parliament of Bangladesh Jatiyo Sangsad |format=PDF |date= |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130812083740/http://www.parliament.gov.bd/M_P%20List-300.pdf|archivedate=12 August 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> and 2008. In 9th parliamentary election Razzaq was elected Member of Parliament from [[Shariatpur-3]] ([[Bhedarganj Upazila|Bhedarganj]]-[[Damudya Upazila|Damudya]]-[[Gosairhat Upazila|Gosairhat]]) constituency getting 102,925 votes while his nearest rival K M Hemayet Ullah Awrangajeb of [[Bangladesh Nationalist Party|BNP]] got 52,672 votes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2009/01/01/all0533.htm |title=Ittefaq.Com |publisher=Nation.ittefaq.com |date= |accessdate=23 December 2022}}</ref>
[[File:Inauguration ceremony of Y Magazine.jpg|thumb|Nahim Razzaq MP and Fahim Razzaq (Editor, Y magazine) at the inauguration ceremony of Y Magazine, KIB]]
 
==Political career==
Razzaq started his political career in student life being elected as the secretary of Fazlul Haq Hall Students Union, [[Dhaka University]] in 1963. A versatile charismatic leader with dynamic organising capacity Razzaq emerged as a popular parliamentarian, and took over the responsibilities of different ministries of Government of Bangladesh.
 
Razzaq was the member of the Provincial Assembly in 1970 and elected member of the parliament of the independent Bangladesh in 1973, 1991, 1996, 2001<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.gov.bd/M_P%20List-300.pdf |title=List of Members of 8th Parliament of Bangladesh Jatiyo Sangsad |format=PDF |date= |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130812083740/http://www.parliament.gov.bd/M_P%20List-300.pdf|archivedate=12 August 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> and 2008. In 9th parliamentary election Razzaq was elected Member of Parliament from [[Shariatpur-3]] ([[Bhedarganj Upazila|Bhedarganj]]-[[Damudya Upazila|Damudya]]-[[Gosairhat Upazila|Gosairhat]]) constituency getting 102,925 votes while his nearest rival K M Hemayet Ullah Awrangajeb of [[Bangladesh Nationalist Party|BNP]] got 52,672 votes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2009/01/01/all0533.htm |title=Ittefaq.Com |publisher=Nation.ittefaq.com |date= |accessdate=23 December 2011}}</ref>
Chronology of Razzaq's political career:
Chronology of Razzaq's political career:
* 1959–1960: Student union executive member.
* 1959–1960: Student union executive member.
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* 1972–1975: Organizing Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League.
* 1972–1975: Organizing Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League.
* 1975–1978: Secretary of [[BAKSAL]].
* 1975–1978: Secretary of [[BAKSAL]].
* 1978–1981: Secretary General of Bangladesh Awami League.
* 1978–1981: Secretary-General of Bangladesh Awami League.
* 1983–1991: General Secretary of BAKSAL.
* 1983–1991: General Secretary of BAKSAL.
* 1991–2008: Presidium member of Bangladesh Awami League.
* 1991–2008: Presidium member of Bangladesh Awami League.
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===Achievements===
===Achievements===
* Struggle for establishment of [[Six point movement]] during Pakistani regime.
* Struggle for the establishment of [[Six point movement]] during Pakistani regime.
* One of the leading organizers of liberation war and participating liberation war.
* One of the leading organizers of liberation war and participating liberation war.
* As a minister of water resource 1996–2001, signing of [[Sharing of Ganges Waters]] Treaty between Bangladesh & [[India]].<ref>{{cite book |author=Pranab Kumar Parua |year=2010 |title=The Ganga: Water Use in the Indian Subcontinent |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yUc7Cus2a-MC&pg=PA202 |publisher=Springer Science & Business Media |page=202 |isbn=978-90-481-3103-7}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Abdur Razzak's condition worsens |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2011/12/22/abdur-razzak-s-condition-worsens |newspaper=bdnews24.com |date=22 December 2011}}</ref>
* As a minister of water resource 1996–2001, signing of [[Sharing of Ganges Waters]] Treaty between Bangladesh & [[India]].<ref>{{cite book |author=Pranab Kumar Parua |year=2010 |title=The Ganga: Water Use in the Indian Subcontinent |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yUc7Cus2a-MC&pg=PA202 |publisher=Springer Science & Business Media |page=202 |isbn=978-90-481-3103-7}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Abdur Razzak's condition worsens |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2011/12/22/abdur-razzak-s-condition-worsens |newspaper=bdnews24.com |date=22 December 2022}}</ref>
* Led a 10-member parliamentary team's fact-finding mission on [[Tipaimukh Dam]] project and visited India during July–August 2009. On return from India, Razzaq presented a report to the parliament where he said that the Indian ministers had assured them that they would not implement any project to harm Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/tipaimukh/2009/10/07/tipaimukh-dam-report-handed-to-parliament |title=Tipaimukh Dam Report Handed to Parliament |publisher=bdnews24.com |date=7 October 2009 |accessdate=23 December 2011}}</ref>
* Led a 10-member parliamentary team's fact-finding mission on [[Tipaimukh Dam]] project and visited India during July–August 2009. On return from India, Razzaq presented a report to the parliament where he said that the Indian ministers had assured them that they would not implement any project to harm Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/tipaimukh/2009/10/07/tipaimukh-dam-report-handed-to-parliament |title=Tipaimukh Dam Report Handed to Parliament |publisher=bdnews24.com |date=7 October 2009 |accessdate=23 December 2022}}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
Razzaq died from kidney and liver damage on 23 December 2011 in London.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-215470 |title=Abdur Razzak Passes Away  |publisher=thedailystar.net |date=23 December 2011 |accessdate=23 December 2011}}</ref>
Razzaq died from kidney and liver damage on 23 December 2011 in London.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-215470 |title=Abdur Razzak Passes Away  |publisher=thedailystar.net |date=23 December 2011 |accessdate=23 December 2022}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:55, 3 October 2022

This article is about a former Water Resources Minister of Bangladesh. For the current Agriculture Minister of Bangladesh, see Abdur Razzak (politician).
For other people with the same name, see Abdur Razzaq (disambiguation).


Abdur Razzaq
আব্দুর রাজ্জাক
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Minister of Water Resources
In office
23 June 1996 – 15 July 2001
Preceded byMajid-ul-Haq
Succeeded byL. K. Siddiqi
Member of Parliament
for Shariatpur-3
In office
7 April 1973 – 6 November 1975
In office
5 March 1991 – 23 December 2011
Preceded byM. A. Reza
Succeeded byNahim Razzaq
Personal details
Born(1942-08-01)1 August 1942
Damudya, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died23 December 2011(2011-12-23) (aged 69)
London, England
NationalityBangladeshi
Political partyBangladesh Awami League
Spouse(s)Farida Razzaq
ChildrenNahim Razzaq , Fahim Razzaq
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
OccupationPolitician

Abdur Razzaq (1 August 1942 – 23 December 2011) was a Bangladeshi politician and member of the Awami League Advisory Council. He was the Minister for Water Resources from 1996 to 2001 in the first Sheikh Hasina Cabinet.[1] He was the chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee for the Water Resources Ministry.[2]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Razzaq was born into a middle class business family of South Damudya village under Damudya Upazila of Shariatpur District in the province of Bengal (now Bangladesh) to father Alhaj Imamuddin and mother Begum Akfatun Nesa. His childhood dream was to develop his village into an ideal village where everyone would prosper and be solvent.[citation needed]

Razzaq passed his Secondary School Certificate examination from Damudya Muslim High School in 1958 and Higher Secondary School Certificate examination from Dhaka College in 1960, he then enrolled at University of Dhaka and passed the BA (Honors) in political science and in 1964 he enrolled and passed the MA in political science. Later he passed LLB and enrolled as a lawyer in 1973.

Razzaq married Farida Razzaq in 1973 and is the father of Nahim Razzaq and Fahim Razzaq.

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Both sons Nahim Razzaq (3rd from left) and Fahim Razzaq (2nd from left) at the inauguration ceremony of Y Magazine, KIB

Political career[edit | edit source]

Razzaq started his political career in student life being elected as the secretary of Fazlul Haq Hall Students Union, Dhaka University in 1963. A versatile charismatic leader with dynamic organising capacity Razzaq emerged as a popular parliamentarian, and took over the responsibilities of different ministries of the Government of Bangladesh.

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Chairman of the Standing Committee for the Ministry of Water Resources, Abdur Razzaq along with Union Power Minister, Sushilkumar Shinde, in New Delhi

Razzaq was the member of the Provincial Assembly in 1970 and elected member of the parliament of the independent Bangladesh in 1973, 1991, 1996, 2001[3] and 2008. In 9th parliamentary election Razzaq was elected Member of Parliament from Shariatpur-3 (Bhedarganj-Damudya-Gosairhat) constituency getting 102,925 votes while his nearest rival K M Hemayet Ullah Awrangajeb of BNP got 52,672 votes.[4] Chronology of Razzaq's political career:

  • 1959–1960: Student union executive member.
  • 1960–1962: Central Member of East Pakistan Students League.
  • 1962–1963: Unopposed Assistant General Secretary of Fazlul Huq Hall (University of Dhaka).
  • 1963–1965: Assistant Joint Secretary (AGS) of Bangladesh Chhatra League and also the elected General Secretary of Fazlul Huq Hall Students Union.
  • 1965–1967: General Secretary of Bangladesh Chhatra League for two terms.
  • 1969–1972: Chief of Awami Volunteer Core.
  • 1972–1975: Organizing Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League.
  • 1975–1978: Secretary of BAKSAL.
  • 1978–1981: Secretary-General of Bangladesh Awami League.
  • 1983–1991: General Secretary of BAKSAL.
  • 1991–2008: Presidium member of Bangladesh Awami League.
  • 2008–2009: Member of Advisory council of Bangladesh Awami League.

Contribution in Liberation War 1971[edit | edit source]

Razzaq was the sector commander of Meghaloy (one of four sector commanders of Mujib Bahini) during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971. He was also an organiser and trainer of Mujib Bahini and was trained in Dehradun by General Uban of the Indian Army. Mujib Bahini or Bangladesh Liberation Force (BLF) was formed to oppose the Pakistani armed forces.

Imprisonment[edit | edit source]

Razzaq was arrested many times and jailed as a political prisoner. The first time he was sent to jail during 1964–65 by Ayub Khan Government where he appeared his masters examination. Later he was imprisoned from 1967 to 1969 for participating in the 6-Point Movement. After the Liberation War '71, during the Military Coup and the Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1975 to 1978; Razzaq was yet again arrested along with several other followers of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. During Ershad regime he was also imprisoned in 1987.

Achievements[edit | edit source]

  • Struggle for the establishment of Six point movement during Pakistani regime.
  • One of the leading organizers of liberation war and participating liberation war.
  • As a minister of water resource 1996–2001, signing of Sharing of Ganges Waters Treaty between Bangladesh & India.[5][6]
  • Led a 10-member parliamentary team's fact-finding mission on Tipaimukh Dam project and visited India during July–August 2009. On return from India, Razzaq presented a report to the parliament where he said that the Indian ministers had assured them that they would not implement any project to harm Bangladesh.[7]

Death[edit | edit source]

Razzaq died from kidney and liver damage on 23 December 2011 in London.[8]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Rahman, Syedur (2010). Historical Dictionary of Bangladesh (4th ed.). Lanham, Md.: Scarecrow Press. p. 338. ISBN 978-0-8108-6766-6. Minister of Water Resources Oct. 1996-July 2001 Abdur Rassaq [sic]
  2. ↑ "Govt Reforms Eight Standing Committees". bdnews24.com. 12 October 2009. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  3. ↑ "List of Members of 8th Parliament of Bangladesh Jatiyo Sangsad" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 August 2013.
  4. ↑ "Ittefaq.Com". Nation.ittefaq.com. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  5. ↑ Pranab Kumar Parua (2010). The Ganga: Water Use in the Indian Subcontinent. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 202. ISBN 978-90-481-3103-7.
  6. ↑ "Abdur Razzak's condition worsens". bdnews24.com. 22 December 2022.
  7. ↑ "Tipaimukh Dam Report Handed to Parliament". bdnews24.com. 7 October 2009. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  8. ↑ "Abdur Razzak Passes Away". thedailystar.net. 23 December 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
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