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A. H. M. Khairuzzaman Liton
A. H. M. Khairuzzaman Liton | |
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| এ. এইচ. এম. খায়রুজ্জামান লিটন | |
| File:A. H. M. Khairuzzaman Liton.jpg Liton in 2014 | |
| 12th Mayor of Rajshahi | |
| Assumed office 30 July 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Mosaddek Hossain Bulbul[1] |
| In office 4 August 2008 – 15 June 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Mizanur Rahman Minu |
| Succeeded by | Mosaddek Hossain Bulbul |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 August 1959 Rajshahi District, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Spouse(s) | Shaheen Akhtar Reni |
| Children | 2 Daughter |
| Parent(s) |
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| Alma mater | University of Calcutta |
| Occupation | politician |
A. H. M. Khairuzzaman Liton (born 14 August 1959) is a Bangladesh Awami League presidium member[2] who was mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation during 2008–2013.[3][4][5][6] He again got a landslide victory in the 30 July 2018 Rajshahi City Corporation election. As per results of the total 138 polling centres, Liton bagged a total of 1,65,096 votes while his nearest contestant Bulbul got 77, 700 votes.[7]
Early life and education[edit]
Liton was born at Kadirganj in Rajshahi District on 14 August 1959. His father, A.H.M. Kamaruzzaman, was one of the national leaders of Bangladesh.[8] He was a student of Rajshahi Collegiate School from class 3 to class 7. In 1976, he passed his HS Exam from Narendrapur Ramkrishna Mission. He completed his bachelor's from the University of Calcutta in English in 1979. He completed Bachelor of Laws from University of Rajshahi in 1983.[citation needed]
Political career[edit]
In 1985, Liton became a Bar Council Member. In 1986, he joined Bangladesh Awami League. He took part in the general elections in 1996 and 2001 from the constituency of Rajshahi-2 (Poba-Boalia). He was the president of Rajshahi City Awami League until he was nominated as AL presidium member.[9][8]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Bulbul wins Rajshahi Mayor race". bdnews24.com. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ↑ BSS. "Khairuzzaman Liton made AL presidium member". Prothomalo. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ↑ "Rajshahi goes to Khairuzzaman". bdnews24.com. 4 August 2008. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ↑ "RCC to establish university". New Age. Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ↑ "Nagorik Committee backs Liton". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ↑ "Liton to contest in next Mayoral election". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ↑ "Rajshahi City Election 2018. Liton wins RCC polls". The Daily Star. 30 July 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Mayor's Profile". City portal of Rajshahi. Archived from the original on 19 July 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ↑ Bangladeshinfo. "Khairuzzaman Liton made Awami League Presidium Member". www.bangladeshinfo.com. Retrieved 7 December 2021.