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| name = Saifuzzaman Chowdhury | | name = Saifuzzaman Chowdhury | ||
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| native_name_lang = bn | | native_name_lang = bn | ||
| office = [[Ministry of Land|Minister of Land]] | | office = [[Ministry of Land|Minister of Land]] | ||
| image = | |||
| term_start = 7 January 2019 | | term_start = 7 January 2019 | ||
| predecessor = [[Shamsur Rahman Sherif]] | | predecessor = [[Shamsur Rahman Sherif]] | ||
| president = [[Abdul Hamid (Politician)|Abdul Hamid]] | | president = [[Abdul Hamid (Politician)|Abdul Hamid]] | ||
| primeminister = [[Sheikh Hasina]] | | primeminister = [[Sheikh Hasina]] | ||
| | | office1 = [[Member of Parliament#Bangladesh|Member of Parliament]] | ||
| constituency1 = [[Chittagong-13]] | |||
| parliament1 = Bangladesh | | parliament1 = Bangladesh | ||
| term_start1 = 7 January 2019 | | term_start1 = 7 January 2019 | ||
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| predecessor1 = [[Oli Ahmad]] | | predecessor1 = [[Oli Ahmad]] | ||
| successor1 = | | successor1 = | ||
| | | constituency2 = [[Chittagong-12]] | ||
| parliament2 = Bangladesh | | parliament2 = Bangladesh | ||
| term_start2 = 2013 | | term_start2 = 2013 | ||
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'''Saifuzzaman Chowdhury''' (born 18 February 1969) is a [[Bangladesh Awami League]] politician and the [[Ministry of Land|Minister of Land]] since 2019.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 January 2019 |title=47-member new cabinet announced |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/politics/new-cabinet-members-of-bangladesh-government-formed-monday-1683733 |access-date=2019-01-08 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=JS committee suggests no construction on agri-land |url=http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2016/08/23/43165/JS-committee-suggests-no-construction-on-agri-land |access-date=16 September 2016 |work=The Financial Express |location=Dhaka}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=EC to write to PMO, Speaker seeking action against Mymensingh MP Sharif Ahmed for 'threatening' election official |url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2016/01/20/ec-to-write-to-pmo-speaker-seeking-action-against-mymensingh-mp-sharif-ahmed-for-threatening-election-official |work=bdnews24.com |access-date=16 September | '''Saifuzzaman Chowdhury''' (born 18 February 1969) is a [[Bangladesh Awami League]] politician and the [[Ministry of Land|Minister of Land]] since 2019.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 January 2019 |title=47-member new cabinet announced |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/politics/new-cabinet-members-of-bangladesh-government-formed-monday-1683733 |access-date=2019-01-08 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=JS committee suggests no construction on agri-land |url=http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2016/08/23/43165/JS-committee-suggests-no-construction-on-agri-land |access-date=16 September 2016 |work=The Financial Express |location=Dhaka}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=EC to write to PMO, Speaker seeking action against Mymensingh MP Sharif Ahmed for 'threatening' election official |url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2016/01/20/ec-to-write-to-pmo-speaker-seeking-action-against-mymensingh-mp-sharif-ahmed-for-threatening-election-official |work=bdnews24.com |access-date=16 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Independence Day celebrated across the country |url=http://archive.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2016/mar/27/independence-day-celebrated-across-country |access-date=16 September 2016 |work=Dhaka Tribune}}</ref> He is a member of parliament.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Activists vandalise Chittagong Awami League office over nomination in Union Parishad elections |url=http://bdnews24.com/politics/2016/04/15/activists-vandalise-chittagong-awami-league-office-over-nomination-in-union-parishad-elections |work=bdnews24.com |access-date=16 September 2022}}</ref> | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Saifuzzaman Chowdhury was born on 18 February 1969 in Anwara, Chattogram.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Constituency 290_11th_En|url=http://www.parliament.gov.bd/index.php/bn/contact-bangla/2014-04-03-14-23-28/309-mps-category/mps-of-11th-parliament/3851-constituency-290-11th-en|access-date=2021-05-28|website=Bangladesh Parliament}}</ref><ref name="K" /> His father was freedom fighter and senior [[Awami League]] leader Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury and his mother was Noor Nahar Jaman.<ref name="K">{{Cite news|url=https://news.priyo.com/people/saifuzzaman-chowdhury|script-title=bn:সাইফুজ্জামান চৌধুরী|work=Priyo.com |language=bn}}</ref> | Saifuzzaman Chowdhury was born on 18 February 1969 in Anwara, Chattogram.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Constituency 290_11th_En|url=http://www.parliament.gov.bd/index.php/bn/contact-bangla/2014-04-03-14-23-28/309-mps-category/mps-of-11th-parliament/3851-constituency-290-11th-en|access-date=2021-05-28|website=Bangladesh Parliament}}</ref><ref name="K" /> His father was freedom fighter and senior [[Awami League]] leader Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury and his mother was Noor Nahar Jaman.<ref name="K">{{Cite news|url=https://news.priyo.com/people/saifuzzaman-chowdhury|script-title=bn:সাইফুজ্জামান চৌধুরী|work=Priyo.com |language=bn}}</ref> His wife, Rukhmila Zaman, is the chairperson of [[United Commercial Bank (Bangladesh)|United Commercial Bank]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mrs. Rukhmila Zaman - United Commercial Bank (UCB)|url=https://www.ucb.com.bd/know-ucb/about-us/board-of-directors/mrs-rukhmila-zaman|access-date=2022-01-31|website=Mrs. Rukhmila Zaman - United Commercial Bank (UCB)|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Latest revision as of 00:25, 28 February 2022
Saifuzzaman Chowdhury | |
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সাইফুজ্জামান চৌধুরী | |
| Minister of Land | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2019 | |
| President | Abdul Hamid |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Shamsur Rahman Sherif |
| Member of Parliament | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Oli Ahmad |
| Constituency | Chittagong-13 |
| In office 2013–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Babu |
| Succeeded by | Shamsul Haque Chowdhury |
| Constituency | Chittagong-12 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 February 1969 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Parent(s) |
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| Awards | UN Public Service award |
Saifuzzaman Chowdhury (born 18 February 1969) is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and the Minister of Land since 2019.[1][2][3][4] He is a member of parliament.[5]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Saifuzzaman Chowdhury was born on 18 February 1969 in Anwara, Chattogram.[6][7] His father was freedom fighter and senior Awami League leader Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury and his mother was Noor Nahar Jaman.[7] His wife, Rukhmila Zaman, is the chairperson of United Commercial Bank.[8]
Career[edit | edit source]
Chowdhury was elected to the parliament from Chittagong-13 in 2014.[6] He is a member of the executive committee of United Commercial bank and Chairman of the Arameet group. He was thrice elected President of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce.[9]
In 2020, Chowdhury received the UN Public Service award for digitalising services of the Ministry of Land.[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "47-member new cabinet announced". The Daily Star. 6 January 2019. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
- ↑ "JS committee suggests no construction on agri-land". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ↑ "EC to write to PMO, Speaker seeking action against Mymensingh MP Sharif Ahmed for 'threatening' election official". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ↑ "Independence Day celebrated across the country". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ↑ "Activists vandalise Chittagong Awami League office over nomination in Union Parishad elections". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Constituency 290_11th_En". Bangladesh Parliament. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 সাইফুজ্জামান চৌধুরী. Priyo.com (in Bengali).
- ↑ "Mrs. Rukhmila Zaman - United Commercial Bank (UCB)". Mrs. Rukhmila Zaman - United Commercial Bank (UCB). Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ↑ ভূমি মন্ত্রণালয়ের মন্ত্রী হিসেবে দায়িত্ব পেয়েছেন সাইফুজ্জামান চৌধুরী. Odhikar (in Bengali).
- ↑ "Land Ministry receives 'UN Public Service' award; minister..." UNB. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
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