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'''Syed Abul Hossain''' ({{lang-bn|সৈয়দ আবুল হোসেন}}; born 1 August 1951) is a Bangladeshi politician and businessman. He is a member of the [[Bangladesh Awami League]] and served as a member of the [[Parliament of Bangladesh]] since 1991. He was the Communication Minister of Bangladesh, and [[Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives|State Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.parliament.gov.bd/images/pdf/formermp-bangla/7th%20Parliament%20.pdf|script-title=bn:৭ম জাতীয় সংসদে নির্বাচিত মাননীয় সংসদ-সদস্যদের নামের তালিকা|website=[[Jatiya Sangsad]]|publisher=[[Government of Bangladesh]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924064449/http://www.parliament.gov.bd/images/pdf/formermp-bangla/7th%20Parliament%20.pdf|archive-date=24 September 2015}}</ref>
'''Syed Abul Hossain''' ({{lang-bn|সৈয়দ আবুল হোসেন}}; born 1 August 1951) is a Bangladeshi politician and businessman. He is a member of the [[Bangladesh Awami League]] and served as a member of the [[Parliament of Bangladesh]] since 1991. He was the Communication Minister of Bangladesh, and [[Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives|State Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.parliament.gov.bd/images/pdf/formermp-bangla/7th%20Parliament%20.pdf|script-title=bn:৭ম জাতীয় সংসদে নির্বাচিত মাননীয় সংসদ-সদস্যদের নামের তালিকা|website=[[Jatiya Sangsad]]|publisher=[[Government of Bangladesh]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924064449/http://www.parliament.gov.bd/images/pdf/formermp-bangla/7th%20Parliament%20.pdf|archive-date=24 September 2022}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.parliament.gov.bd/images/pdf/formermp-bangla/8th%20Parliament%20.pdf|script-title=bn:৮ম জাতীয় সংসদে নির্বাচিত মাননীয় সংসদ-সদস্যদের নামের তালিকা|website=[[Jatiya Sangsad]]|publisher=[[Government of Bangladesh]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918161135/http://www.parliament.gov.bd/images/pdf/formermp-bangla/8th%20Parliament%20.pdf|archive-date=18 September 2018}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.parliament.gov.bd/images/pdf/formermp-bangla/8th%20Parliament%20.pdf|script-title=bn:৮ম জাতীয় সংসদে নির্বাচিত মাননীয় সংসদ-সদস্যদের নামের তালিকা|website=[[Jatiya Sangsad]]|publisher=[[Government of Bangladesh]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918161135/http://www.parliament.gov.bd/images/pdf/formermp-bangla/8th%20Parliament%20.pdf|archive-date=18 September 2022}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.parliament.gov.bd/index.php/bn/mps-bangla/members-of-parliament-bangla/former-mp-s/2013-03-28-17-14-33|script-title=bn:৯ম জাতীয় সংসদে নির্বাচিত মাননীয় সংসদ-সদস্যদের নামের তালিকা|website=[[Jatiya Sangsad]]|publisher=[[Government of Bangladesh]]}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.parliament.gov.bd/index.php/bn/mps-bangla/members-of-parliament-bangla/former-mp-s/2013-03-28-17-14-33|script-title=bn:৯ম জাতীয় সংসদে নির্বাচিত মাননীয় সংসদ-সদস্যদের নামের তালিকা|website=[[Jatiya Sangsad]]|publisher=[[Government of Bangladesh]]}}</ref>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Hossain was born on 1 October 1951 in Dashar village, [[Madaripur]]. His father was Syed Atahar Ali and his mother was Syeda Sufia Ali. He completed his bachelor's degree in business management from the [[University of Dhaka]] in 1972 and master's in 1974. Hossain married Khwaja Nargis Hossain in September 1979. He has two daughters: [[Rubaiyat Hossain|Syeda Rubaiyat Hossain]] and Syeda Iffat Hossain.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://syedabulhossain.com/personal-biography |title = Personal Biography }}</ref>
Hossain was born on 1 October 1951 in Dashar village, [[Madaripur]]. His father was Syed Atahar Ali and his mother was Syeda Sufia Ali. He completed his bachelor's degree in business management from the [[University of Dhaka]] in 1972 and master's in 1974. Hossain married Khwaja Nargis Hossain in September 1979. He has two daughters: [[Rubaiyat Hossain|Syeda Rubaiyat Hossain]] and Syeda Iffat Hossain.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://syedabulhossain.com/personal-biography |title = Personal Biography }}</ref>
[[File:Syed Abul Hossain with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.jpg|thumbnail|left|Syed Abul Hossain with Bangladesh Prime Minister [[Sheikh Hasina]]]]
[[File:Syed Abul Hossain with Mr. Fidel V. Ramos,and Mr. Bob Hawke(right).jpg|thumb|left|Syed Abul Hossain, Fidel V. Ramos, and Mr. [[Bob Hawke]]]]


== Business career ==
== Business career ==
After completing his Education from the [[University of Dhaka]], Hossain joined Government Service and later ventured into business. He founded SAHCO International Ltd and SAHCO NGO in 1975. He was the founding Member of Boao Forum for Asia, which was conceived in 2001 in Hainan Province, China.
After completing his Education from the [[University of Dhaka]], Hossain joined Government Service and later ventured into business. He founded SAHCO International Ltd and SAHCO NGO in 1975. He was the founding Member of Boao Forum for Asia, which was conceived in 2001 in Hainan Province, China.
[[File:Syed Abul Hossain with Chinese President Mr. Xi Jinping.jpg|thumbnail|right|Syed Abul Hossain MP, shakes hand and exchange greetings with Chinese President [[Xi Jinping]]]]


== Political career ==
== Political career ==
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==Padma Bridge scandal==
==Padma Bridge scandal==
In 2012 [[World Bank]] alleged that Hossain was a conspirator in the [[Padma Bridge Graft Scandal]].<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Khan |first1=Sharier |last2=Azad |first2=M Abul Kalam |date=11 July 2014 |title=Failed company to get $0.78b Padma job |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/failed-company-to-get-0-78b-padma-job-32820 |newspaper=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] }}</ref> Hossain denied the allegations that he misused his position as Communications Minister of Bangladesh. He resigned from his office on 23 July 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 August 2012 |title=Zillur accepts Abul Hossain's resignation |url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2012/08/23/zillur-accepts-abul-hossain-s-resignation |newspaper=bdnews24 |access-date=25 October 2015}}</ref> He was acquitted in 2014 by the Bangladeshi courts and the [[Anti-Corruption Commission (Bangladesh)|Anti-Corruption Commission]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/acquittal-sparks-call-apology-1359724|title=Acquittal sparks call for apology|date=12 February 2017|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-02-05|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2017/02/12/abul-hossain-allegations-complete-lies/|title=Abul Hossain: Allegations against me were complete lies |work=Dhaka Tribune |access-date=2018-02-05}}</ref>
In 2012 [[World Bank]] alleged that Hossain was a conspirator in the [[Padma Bridge Graft Scandal]].<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Khan |first1=Sharier |last2=Azad |first2=M Abul Kalam |date=11 July 2014 |title=Failed company to get $0.78b Padma job |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/failed-company-to-get-0-78b-padma-job-32820 |newspaper=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] }}</ref> Hossain denied the allegations that he misused his position as Communications Minister of Bangladesh. He resigned from his office on 23 July 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 August 2012 |title=Zillur accepts Abul Hossain's resignation |url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2012/08/23/zillur-accepts-abul-hossain-s-resignation |newspaper=bdnews24 |access-date=25 October 2022}}</ref> He was acquitted in 2014 by the Bangladeshi courts and the [[Anti-Corruption Commission (Bangladesh)|Anti-Corruption Commission]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/acquittal-sparks-call-apology-1359724|title=Acquittal sparks call for apology|date=12 February 2017|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-02-05|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2017/02/12/abul-hossain-allegations-complete-lies/|title=Abul Hossain: Allegations against me were complete lies |work=Dhaka Tribune |access-date=2018-02-05}}</ref>


The Canadian case was dropped in 2017 after Judge [[Ian Nordheimer]] found that the [[Royal Canadian Mounted Police]] did not have sufficient evidence to justify their initial wiretap,<ref name=":0" /> although Hossain had already been acquitted by a lower Canadian court.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/corruption/2017/02/11/3-snc-lavalin-officials-acquitted-padma-bridge-graft-case/|title=Court throws out Padma Bridge case |work=Dhaka Tribune |access-date=2018-02-05}}</ref> Government spokesperson [[Sajeeb Wazed]] called for those who raised the allegations to apologise.<ref name=":0" /> The construction of the Padma Bridge is now complete.
The Canadian case was dropped in 2017 after Judge [[Ian Nordheimer]] found that the [[Royal Canadian Mounted Police]] did not have sufficient evidence to justify their initial wiretap,<ref name=":0" /> although Hossain had already been acquitted by a lower Canadian court.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/corruption/2017/02/11/3-snc-lavalin-officials-acquitted-padma-bridge-graft-case/|title=Court throws out Padma Bridge case |work=Dhaka Tribune |access-date=2018-02-05}}</ref> Government spokesperson [[Sajeeb Wazed]] called for those who raised the allegations to apologise.<ref name=":0" /> The construction of the Padma Bridge is now complete.

Revision as of 08:24, 24 October 2022


Syed Abul Hossain
সৈয়দ আবুল হোসেন
Born
Syed Abul Hossain

(1951-08-01) 1 August 1951 (age 73)
Dasar, Madaripur District, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationMA in Management (1974), University of Dhaka
BA in Management (1972), University of Dhaka
OccupationMember of Parliament of Bangladesh, businessman
Years active1975–present
Political partyBangladesh Awami League

Syed Abul Hossain (Bengali: সৈয়দ আবুল হোসেন; born 1 August 1951) is a Bangladeshi politician and businessman. He is a member of the Bangladesh Awami League and served as a member of the Parliament of Bangladesh since 1991. He was the Communication Minister of Bangladesh, and State Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives.[1] [2] [3]

Early life

Hossain was born on 1 October 1951 in Dashar village, Madaripur. His father was Syed Atahar Ali and his mother was Syeda Sufia Ali. He completed his bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Dhaka in 1972 and master's in 1974. Hossain married Khwaja Nargis Hossain in September 1979. He has two daughters: Syeda Rubaiyat Hossain and Syeda Iffat Hossain.[4]


Business career

After completing his Education from the University of Dhaka, Hossain joined Government Service and later ventured into business. He founded SAHCO International Ltd and SAHCO NGO in 1975. He was the founding Member of Boao Forum for Asia, which was conceived in 2001 in Hainan Province, China.


Political career

Hossain has been elected as a member of the Bangladesh Parliament in four successive general elections: in 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2008. He performed as a communication minister, and the State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives of the previous Government. He was the International Affairs Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League.

Padma Bridge scandal

In 2012 World Bank alleged that Hossain was a conspirator in the Padma Bridge Graft Scandal.[5] Hossain denied the allegations that he misused his position as Communications Minister of Bangladesh. He resigned from his office on 23 July 2012.[6] He was acquitted in 2014 by the Bangladeshi courts and the Anti-Corruption Commission.[7][8]

The Canadian case was dropped in 2017 after Judge Ian Nordheimer found that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police did not have sufficient evidence to justify their initial wiretap,[7] although Hossain had already been acquitted by a lower Canadian court.[9] Government spokesperson Sajeeb Wazed called for those who raised the allegations to apologise.[7] The construction of the Padma Bridge is now complete.

References

  1. ↑ ৭ম জাতীয় সংসদে নির্বাচিত মাননীয় সংসদ-সদস্যদের নামের তালিকা (PDF). Jatiya Sangsad. Government of Bangladesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 September 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch (help)
  2. ↑ ৮ম জাতীয় সংসদে নির্বাচিত মাননীয় সংসদ-সদস্যদের নামের তালিকা (PDF). Jatiya Sangsad. Government of Bangladesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 September 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch (help)
  3. ↑ ৯ম জাতীয় সংসদে নির্বাচিত মাননীয় সংসদ-সদস্যদের নামের তালিকা. Jatiya Sangsad. Government of Bangladesh.
  4. ↑ "Personal Biography".
  5. ↑ Khan, Sharier; Azad, M Abul Kalam (11 July 2014). "Failed company to get $0.78b Padma job". The Daily Star.
  6. ↑ "Zillur accepts Abul Hossain's resignation". bdnews24. 23 August 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Acquittal sparks call for apology". The Daily Star. 12 February 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  8. ↑ "Abul Hossain: Allegations against me were complete lies". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  9. ↑ "Court throws out Padma Bridge case". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 5 February 2018.

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