Dilip Barua (born 28 February 1949) is a Bangladeshi politician. He is the general secretary of the Bangladesher Samyabadi Dal (Marksbadi-Leninbadi) ('Communist Party of Bangladesh (Marxist–Leninist)').[2] In January 2009, Barua was named Minister of Industries in the cabinet of Sheikh Hasina.[3]
Dilip Barua | |
|---|---|
দিলীপ বড়ুয়া | |
| Minister of Industries | |
| In office 6 January 2009 – 21 November 2013[1] | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Tapan Chowdhury (as Adviser) |
| Succeeded by | Amir Hossain Amu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 February 1949 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Communist Party of Bangladesh (Marxist-Leninist) (Barua) |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | politician |
Early life and education
editBarua was born on 28 February 1949. He completed his BSc (honours) in physics, MSc from the Dhaka University. He obtained MA, Diploma in journalism and LLB from the same university.
Career
editBarua was a leader of the East Pakistan Students Union from 1966 to 1970. He was a member of the Communist Party since 1969 and elected member of the Dhaka City Committee of the Party in 1972. He was the President of the Jubo Federation during 1977–1979.[citation needed]
Barua is one of the architects of the 14-party alliance. He played a vital role in the formulation of the 31-point reforms of the caretaker government and the 23-points programs.[citation needed]
During his long political career, he was imprisoned in 1969 as the student leader, in 1983 as a member of the Political Bureau. He led an underground life for several times due to political reasons.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "28 ministers out, effectively". Dhaka Tribune. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ "BSD (M-L) celebrates 59th founding anniversary of China and its 30 years of reform". Weekly Holiday. 17 October 2008. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Bangladesh's PM Hasina hands ministers portfolios". Reuters. 7 January 2009.