M. A. Mannan (neurologist)
M. A. Mannan (c. 1932 – 16 July 2016)[1] was a Bangladeshi educator. He was a Bangladesh Awami League Advisory Council member and former lawmaker. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to education.[2]
M. A. Mannan | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Kishoreganj-2 | |
| In office 2001–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Habibur Rahman Daulal |
| Succeeded by | Md. Suhrab Uddin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1932 |
| Died | (aged 84) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Resting place | Banani Graveyard, Dhaka |
| Nationality | Bangldeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Occupation | Educator, politician |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak |
Career
Mannan was an elected Awami League Member of the Parliament (MP) from Kishoreganj-2 (Katiadi-Pakundia) constituency in 2001 and 2008.[3] He was the founding Head of Department of Neurology of Institute of Post Graduation and Medical Research (now named BSMMU). He was the founder-president of Neurology Foundation, Dhaka and Epilepsy Association of Bangladesh.[3] He was also the founder of Bangladesh Tourism.[4]
Mannan founded Dr Abdul Mannan Mohila College.[5]
References
- "Neurologist and former Awami League MP Abdul Mannan dies at 84". bdnews24.com. 2016-07-17. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
- "Poet Nurul Huda among 15 named for Ekushey Padak 2015". bdnews24.com. 8 February 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- "Language Movement veteran Prof Dr MA Mannan's burial tomorrow". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- "Ex-MP Dr Mannan passes away". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 16 July 2016. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- "President mourns death of Abdul Mannan". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
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