Bangladeshi politician (1954–2024)
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]
Background and career
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
Rahman was married to Preeti Haider.[11][12]
Rahman died on 22 September 2024, at the age of 70.[13]
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