Mohammad Selim (1940 – 20 January 2015) was a Bangladesh Awami League politician and a former Jatiya Sangsad member from Sirajganj-1 constituency.

Mohammad Selim
Member of Parliament
for Sirajganj-1
In office
1996–2001
Preceded byMohammed Nasim
Succeeded byMohammed Nasim
Personal details
Born1940
Sirajganj, British India
Died (aged 75)
London, United Kingdom
Political partyBangladesh Awami League
Parent
RelativesMohammed Nasim

Early life and family edit

Selim was born in 1940 to a Bengali Muslim family of Sarkars hailing from Kuripara in Qazipur, Sirajganj (then under Pabna District), Bengal Presidency.[1] Selim's father was Captain M Mansur Ali, a key figure of Bangladeshi independence and a former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. His brother is the former Health Minister Mohammed Nasim.[2]

Career edit

Selim was elected to Parliament in 1996 from Sirajganj-1 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate. He was an advisory and presidium member of Bangladesh Awami League.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "In Memorium". SMA Medical College. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Ex-MP Mohammad Selim passes away". Bangla News 24. 22 January 2015.