Md. Mahbubur Rahman Talukdar (1 January 1954 – 22 September 2024), known as Mahbubur Rahman, was a Bangladesh Awami League politician and a Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Patuakhali-4 constituency from 2001 to 2018.[2] He also served as the state minister of water resources during 2009–2014.[3]

Md. Mahbubur Rahman
মোহাম্মদ মাহবুবুর রহমান
State Minister of Water Resources
In office
31 July 2009 – 24 January 2014
Preceded byGautam Chakroborty
Succeeded byMuhammad Nazrul Islam
Member of Parliament
for Patuakhali-4
In office
28 October 2001 – 29 October 2018
Preceded byAnwarul Islam
Succeeded byMuhibur Rahman Muhib[1]
Personal details
Born(1954-01-01)1 January 1954
Died22 September 2024(2024-09-22) (aged 70)
NationalityBangladeshi
Political partyBangladesh Awami League
SpousePreeti Rahman

Background and career

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Rahman was born on 1 January 1954.[4] He had an M.A. and a law degree.[4]

Rahman was elected to parliament in 2001, 2008, and 2014 from Patuakhali-4 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate.[5]

On 23 February 2014, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) interrogated Rahman on charges of accumulation of wealth illegally.[6][7] On 21 August, the ACC charged him formally.[8] According to Rahman's submitted wealth statement, his land assets rose from 20 acres (8 ha) in 2008 to 2,865 acres (1160 ha) in 2014.[9][10]

Personal life and death

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Rahman was married to Preeti Haider.[11][12]

Rahman died on 22 September 2024, at the age of 70.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "Get 11th Bangladesh National Election 2018 Results". The Daily Star. 14 November 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  2. ^ "PM: Govt has master plan to develop country's southern region". Dhaka Tribune. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Changes in cabinet". The Daily Star. 31 July 2009. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Constituency 114_10th_En". Bangladesh Parliament. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Md. Mahabubur Rahman -মোঃ মাহবুবুর রহমান History". Amarmp. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  6. ^ "ACC interrogates former minister Mahbubur Rahman". Dhaka Tribune. 23 February 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  7. ^ "ACC summon 2 ex-ministers". The Daily Star. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Ex-state minister Mannan gets bail on surrender". The Daily Star. 25 August 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  9. ^ "ACC sues MP Bodi, ex-state ministers Mannan, Mahbubur". The Daily Star. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  10. ^ "Wealth of 7 politicians under ACC scanner". The Daily Star. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  11. ^ "ACC grills PS of ex-state water resources minister". Dhaka Tribune. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  12. ^ "ACC to serve notice on Ruhal, 2 MPs". The Daily Star. 3 March 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  13. ^ "Mahbubur Rahman Talukdar passes away". Dhaka Tribune. 22 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.