Mahbub Talukdar (13 February 1942 – 24 August 2022)[1][2] was a Bangladeshi poet, writer, civil servant, and one of the Election Commissioners of Bangladesh.[3] He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2012 for his contribution in juvenile literature.[4][5] He was a Freedom Fighter and joined the exiled government in 1971.[6]
Mahbub Talukdar | |
|---|---|
মাহবুব তালুকদার | |
 Talukdar in 2010 | |
| Election Commissioner of Bangladesh | |
| In office 15 February 2017 – 14 February 2022 | |
| President | Abdul Hamid |
| Chief Election Commissioner | KM Nurul Huda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 February 1942 Purbadhala Upazila, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 24 August 2022 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Known for | Poet, writer, former election commissioner |
| Awards | Bangla Academy Literary Award (2012) |
Early life edit
Talukdar was born on 13 February 1942 at Purbadhala Upazila in Netrokona District of the then British Raj.[7] He completed his Secondary School Certificate from Nawabpur Government High School and Higher Secondary School Certificate from Dhaka College.[7] He obtained his graduation and post graduation degree from the University of Dhaka in Bengali language and literature.[3]
Career edit
Talukdar started his career as teacher at University of Chittagong where he taught Bengali language and literature from 1968 to 1970.[3] In 1971, he participated in the Bangladesh Liberation War[4] and worked in the Ministry of Information under Provisional Government of Bangladesh.[3] Later, he worked at Bangabhaban in various positions for five years.
On 24 January 1972, Talukdar was appointed the special officer for President Abu Sayeed Chowdhury.[7] Then he worked as the public relations officer for President Mohammad Mohammadullah.[7] He was the assistant press secretary and speech writer during the presidency of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.[7] He also served as the director general of Shilpakala Academy.[7] He retired from government service in 1999.
On 15 February 2017, Mahbub Talukdar was appointed a member of the Bangladesh Election Commission by the President of Bangladesh Abdul Hamid. The commission consisted of five members and was headed by KM Nurul Huda.[3]
Personal life edit
Talukdar was married to Nilufar Begum.[7] The couple had two daughters and a son.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Former Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar Passes away at 80". ogronews.com. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ সাবেক নির্বাচন কমিশনার মাহবুব তালুকদার মারা গেছেন. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- ^ a b c d e "Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar". Bangladesh Election Commission. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Election Commissioner Mahbub was BNP's choice: Tofail". The Daily Star. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ "Bangla Academy Awards announced". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ "Honourable Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar". Bangladesh Election Commission. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h জনাব মাহবুব তালুকদার-এর জীবন বৃত্তান্ত [Biography of Mr. Mahbub Talukder] (PDF). Bangladesh Election Commission (in Bengali). Retrieved 27 March 2019.
External links edit
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