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{{short description|Bangladeshi politician}} | {{short description|Bangladeshi politician}} | ||
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{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| name | | name = Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah | ||
| native_name | | native_name = সেরনিয়াবাত সাদিক আবদুল্লাহ | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = bn | ||
| image | | image = Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah.png | ||
| office | | office = 5th [[List of mayors of Barisal|Mayor of Barisal]] | ||
| deputy = | | deputy = | ||
| term_start | | term_start = 13 November 2018 | ||
| term_end = | | term_end = 9 November 2023 | ||
| predecessor = [[Ahsan Habib Kamal]] | |||
| predecessor | | successor = [[Abul Khair Abdullah]] | ||
| caption | | caption = | ||
| birth_date | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1974|11|19}} | ||
| birth_place | | birth_place = [[Barisal]], [[Bangladesh]] | ||
| nationality | | nationality = Bangladeshi | ||
| party | | party = [[Bangladesh Awami League]] | ||
| parents = [[Abul Hasanat Abdullah]] (father) | | parents = {{ubl|[[Abul Hasanat Abdullah]] ({{small|father}})|Sahan Ara Abdullah ({{small|mother}})}} | ||
| spouse = Lipi Abdullah | | spouse = Lipi Abdullah | ||
| relatives = | | relatives = See [[Sheikh–Wazed family]] | ||
| relations = [[Abdur Rab Serniabat]] (grandfather) | | relations = {{ubl|[[Abdur Rab Serniabat]] ({{small|grandfather}})}} | ||
| known_for | | known_for = Politician, businessman | ||
| occupation | | occupation = | ||
| awards | | awards = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah''' is a Bangladeshi politician and businessman. He | '''Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah''' is a Bangladeshi politician and businessman. He served as mayor of the [[Barisal City Corporation]] from 2018 to 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-10-22|title=New Barisal mayor Sadiq Abdullah sworn in|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/politics/2018/10/22/new-barisal-mayor-sadiq-abdullah-sworn-in|access-date=2021-07-07|work=Dhaka Tribune}}</ref> He is a son of [[Bangladesh Awami League|Awami League]] politician [[Abul Hasanat Abdullah]] and grandson of [[Abdur Rab Serniabat]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/election/2018/07/30/barisal-city-polls-al-bags-10-079-votes-bnp-2-278-in-12-centres|title=Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah set to win Barisal city polls|date=2018-07-30|work=Dhaka Tribune|access-date=2020-03-06}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Abdullah was born to [[ | Abdullah was born on 19 November 1974 to the [[Bengali Muslim]] Serniabat family of Seral in [[Agailjhara Upazila|Agailjhara]], [[Barisal District]], [[Bangladesh]]. The family were direct descendants of Emperor [[Sher Shah Suri]].<ref>{{cite book|title=সেরনিয়াবাত বংশের ইতিবৃত্ত|language=bn|author=Kanchan, Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman|year=2017|location=[[Shahbag]], [[Dhaka]]|publisher=Janantik|page=11}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|author=[[Siraj Uddin Ahmed|Ahmed, Siraj Uddin]]|title=বরিশাল বিভাগের ইতিহাস|volume=1|publisher=Bhaskar Prakashani|location=[[Dhaka]]|year=2010|page=299|language=bn}}</ref> His grandfather, [[Abdur Rab Serniabat]], was a former minister in the [[Second Mujib ministry|second]], [[Third Mujib ministry|third]] and [[Fourth Mujib ministry|fourth]] Mujib ministries.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/justice-looks-far-3-other-aug-15-attacks-1270033|title=Justice still elusive in 3 other Aug 15 cases|date=15 August 2016|work=The Daily Star|access-date=6 October 2016}}</ref> Abdullah's grandmother Sheikh Amena Begum belonged to the [[Sheikh family of Tungipara]] and was the sister of [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2013/06/18/hiran-blames-hasnat-for-loss|title=Hiran blames Hasnat for loss|website=bdnews24.com|access-date=6 October 2016}}</ref> | ||
Abdullah's grandfather, uncle, aunt and cousin were killed during the [[assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]], whilst his mother Shahan Ara Abdullah,<ref>{{Cite news |title=MP Abul Hasanat Abdullah's wife dies|url=https://unb.com.bd/category/Bangladesh/mp-abul-hasanat-abdullahs-wife-dies/52713|access-date=2021-07-07|work=UNB |language=en}}</ref> and other relatives were injured. His uncle, [[Abul Khair Abdullah]], is also a politician.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2023-06-06 |title=The picture doesn't reflect the reality |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/politics/news/the-picture-doesnt-reflect-the-reality-3338736 |access-date=2024-10-26 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> | |||
Abdullah has no formal education and identifies as self educated.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2018-07-02|title=BNP's Sarwar wealthiest among mayoral candidates|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/city/bnps-sarwar-wealthiest-among-mayoral-candidates-1598518|access-date=2021-07-07|work=The Daily Star|language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Abdullah was nominated by Awami League to contest the [[Barisal City Corporation]] in 2018.<ref name=":0" /> He was the joint secretary of Barisal City unit of Awami League.<ref name=":0" /> He skipped a meeting with voters organized by [[Citizens for Good Governance (SHUJAN)]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-07-14|title=Serniabat skips 'face to face with citizens'|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/city/serniabat-skips-face-face-citizens-1604893|access-date=2021-07-07|work=The Daily Star|language=en}}</ref> | Abdullah was nominated by Awami League to contest the [[Barisal City Corporation]] in 2018.<ref name=":0" /> He was the joint secretary of Barisal City unit of Awami League.<ref name=":0" /> He skipped a meeting with voters organized by [[Citizens for Good Governance (SHUJAN)]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-07-14|title=Serniabat skips 'face to face with citizens'|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/city/serniabat-skips-face-face-citizens-1604893|access-date=2021-07-07|work=The Daily Star|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Abdullah received 107,353 votes while his nearest rival, [[Majibur Rahman Sarwar|Mazibor Rahman Sarwar]] of [[Bangladesh Nationalist Party]], received 13,135 votes.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sadiq Abdullah of AL bags eight times more votes than | Abdullah received 107,353 votes while his nearest rival, [[Majibur Rahman Sarwar|Mazibor Rahman Sarwar]] of [[Bangladesh Nationalist Party]], received 13,135 votes.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sadiq Abdullah of AL bags eight times more votes than BNP's Sarwar in Barishal mayor race|work=bdnews24.com|url=https://bdnews24.com/politics/2018/07/30/sadiq-abdullah-of-al-set-to-beat-bnps-sarwar-in-barishal-mayor-contest|access-date=2020-03-06}}</ref> The election was boycotted by the candidates of [[Communist Party of Bangladesh]] and [[Islami Andolan Bangladesh|Islami Andolon Bangladesh]] who alleged [[vote rigging]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-07-31|title=BCC polls: Serniabat leads by huge margin|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/barisal-city-election-2018/bcc-polls-awami-league-mayor-candidate-serniabat-leads-huge-margin-bangladesh-1613791|access-date=2021-07-07|work=The Daily Star|language=en}}</ref> He was sworn in by Prime Minister [[Sheikh Hasina]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-10-22|title=New Barishal mayor Sadiq Abdullah sworn in|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/city/barishal-city-corporation-mayor-sadiq-abdullah-sworn-1650370|access-date=2021-07-07|work=The Daily Star|language=en}}</ref> Before the elections, hundreds of Bangladesh Nationalist Party activists were detained.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-08-02|title=An uneven battlefield|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/more-just-facts/uneven-battlefield-1614472|access-date=2021-07-07|work=The Daily Star|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Abdullah was appointed General Secretary of Barisal City unit of Awami League.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-12-09|title=Awami League's Barishal city unit council held|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/city/news/awami-leagues-barishal-city-unit-council-held-1837804|access-date=2021-07-07|work=The Daily Star|language=en}}</ref> | |||
Three journalists of Barishal Khobor, an online portal, were detained by [[Bangladesh Police]] after they took a video of Abdullah and his family on a walk.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2020-09-14|title=Digital Security Act: 3 including online news portal editor sent to jail in Barishal|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/digital-security-act-3-including-online-news-portal-editor-sent-jail-1961041|access-date=2021-07-07|work=The Daily Star|language=en}}</ref> They were beaten in custody, according to locals, and charged under the [[Digital Security Act]] on 14 September 2020.<ref name=":1" /> | |||
Following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government, Abdullah's home in Barisal was burned down and destroyed with bulldozers in February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ডেস্ক |first=প্রথম আলো |date=2025-02-07 |title=গাজীপুর, বরিশালসহ ৩৫ জেলায় হামলা, ভাঙচুর ও আগুন |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hmojqpxuxl |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=Prothomalo |language=bn}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:57, 28 August 2025
Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah | |
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সেরনিয়াবাত সাদিক আবদুল্লাহ | |
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| 5th Mayor of Barisal | |
| In office 13 November 2018 – 9 November 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Ahsan Habib Kamal |
| Succeeded by | Abul Khair Abdullah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 November 1974 Barisal, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Spouse(s) | Lipi Abdullah |
| Relations |
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| Parent(s) |
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| Relatives | See Sheikh–Wazed family |
| Known for | Politician, businessman |
Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah is a Bangladeshi politician and businessman. He served as mayor of the Barisal City Corporation from 2018 to 2023.[1] He is a son of Awami League politician Abul Hasanat Abdullah and grandson of Abdur Rab Serniabat.[2]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Abdullah was born on 19 November 1974 to the Bengali Muslim Serniabat family of Seral in Agailjhara, Barisal District, Bangladesh. The family were direct descendants of Emperor Sher Shah Suri.[3][4] His grandfather, Abdur Rab Serniabat, was a former minister in the second, third and fourth Mujib ministries.[5] Abdullah's grandmother Sheikh Amena Begum belonged to the Sheikh family of Tungipara and was the sister of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.[6]
Abdullah's grandfather, uncle, aunt and cousin were killed during the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, whilst his mother Shahan Ara Abdullah,[7] and other relatives were injured. His uncle, Abul Khair Abdullah, is also a politician.[8]
Abdullah has no formal education and identifies as self educated.[9]
Career[edit | edit source]
Abdullah was nominated by Awami League to contest the Barisal City Corporation in 2018.[9] He was the joint secretary of Barisal City unit of Awami League.[9] He skipped a meeting with voters organized by Citizens for Good Governance (SHUJAN).[10]
Abdullah received 107,353 votes while his nearest rival, Mazibor Rahman Sarwar of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, received 13,135 votes.[11] The election was boycotted by the candidates of Communist Party of Bangladesh and Islami Andolon Bangladesh who alleged vote rigging.[12] He was sworn in by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.[13] Before the elections, hundreds of Bangladesh Nationalist Party activists were detained.[14]
Abdullah was appointed General Secretary of Barisal City unit of Awami League.[15]
Three journalists of Barishal Khobor, an online portal, were detained by Bangladesh Police after they took a video of Abdullah and his family on a walk.[16] They were beaten in custody, according to locals, and charged under the Digital Security Act on 14 September 2020.[16]
Following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government, Abdullah's home in Barisal was burned down and destroyed with bulldozers in February 2025.[17]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "New Barisal mayor Sadiq Abdullah sworn in". Dhaka Tribune. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ↑ "Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah set to win Barisal city polls". Dhaka Tribune. 30 July 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ↑ Kanchan, Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman (2017). সেরনিয়াবাত বংশের ইতিবৃত্ত (in Bengali). Shahbag, Dhaka: Janantik. p. 11.
- ↑ Ahmed, Siraj Uddin (2010). বরিশাল বিভাগের ইতিহাস (in Bengali). Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bhaskar Prakashani. p. 299.
- ↑ "Justice still elusive in 3 other Aug 15 cases". The Daily Star. 15 August 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ↑ "Hiran blames Hasnat for loss". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ↑ "MP Abul Hasanat Abdullah's wife dies". UNB. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ↑ "The picture doesn't reflect the reality". The Daily Star. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "BNP's Sarwar wealthiest among mayoral candidates". The Daily Star. 2 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ↑ "Serniabat skips 'face to face with citizens'". The Daily Star. 14 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ↑ "Sadiq Abdullah of AL bags eight times more votes than BNP's Sarwar in Barishal mayor race". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ↑ "BCC polls: Serniabat leads by huge margin". The Daily Star. 31 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ↑ "New Barishal mayor Sadiq Abdullah sworn in". The Daily Star. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ↑ "An uneven battlefield". The Daily Star. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ↑ "Awami League's Barishal city unit council held". The Daily Star. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Digital Security Act: 3 including online news portal editor sent to jail in Barishal". The Daily Star. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ↑ ডেস্ক, প্রথম আলো (7 February 2025). "গাজীপুর, বরিশালসহ ৩৫ জেলায় হামলা, ভাঙচুর ও আগুন". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 6 February 2025.
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