Subimal Dewan (died 2 July 2009) was a Bangladeshi social worker, development worker and politician. He was an advisor to President Ziaur Rahman on tribal affairs.[1][2]
Subimal Dewan | |
|---|---|
সুবিমল দেওয়ান | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1915 or 1916 |
| Died | (aged 93) Rangamati Hill District |
| Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Children | 4 sons, 4 daughters[1] |
Early life
editDewan was born in 1916 at Chokpati Ghat in Juraichhari, Rangamati.[citation needed] His son Deepen Dewan is a district convener of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.[3]
Career
editDewan was appointed as an advisor on Chittagong Hill Tract affairs to then President Ziaur Rahman in 1980. He was the president and central vice president of FPAB Rangamati District from 1977 to 1999. He was also the president of Rangamati Disability School and Bangladesh Special Olympics, Rangamati branch. For his outstanding contribution to the society, he received awards from Rangamati Hill District Council including National Social Welfare Award, Family Planning Association of Bangladesh Award.[3][1]
Death
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Subimal Dewan passes away". The Daily Star. 3 July 2009. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ Khaleda Habib. Bangladesh: Elections, National Parliament and Cabinet 1970-91.
- ^ a b c জিয়াউর রহমানের সাবেক উপদেষ্টা সুবিমল দেওয়ান মারা গেছেন [Ziaur Rahman's former advisor Subimal Dewan has died]. Bdnews24.com. 3 July 2009. Retrieved 14 March 2022.