Motiur Rahman (Bangladeshi politician)

Motiur Rahman (born 9 July 1942)[1] is a Bangladesh Awami League politician who served as the Minister of Religious Affairs.[2][3][4]

For other people with similar names, see Matiur Rahman.
Motiur Rahman
Minister of Religious Affairs
In office
12 January 2014 – 7 November 2018
Jatiya Sangsad Member from Mymensingh-4
In office
2008–2014
Preceded byDelwar Hossain Khan Dulu
Succeeded byRowshan Ershad
Personal details
Born (1942-02-08) 8 February 1942
Mymensingh District, Bengal Presidency, British India
Political partyBangladesh Awami League
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka

Early life

Rahman was born on 9 July 1942 in Akua, Mymensingh Sadar Upazila, Mymensingh District in the then Bengal Presidency, British India. He graduated from Akua Model Primary School in 1953. He joined Mymensingh Zilla School in 1957 and then went to Nokla High School. In 1961, he graduated from Anandamohan College and in 1964 he earned his undergraduate degree from the same college. In 1967, he graduated with a Masters in Zoology from the University of Dhaka.[1]

Career

Rahman started teaching at Nandina College in Jamalpur District and than taught at the Nasirabad College in Mymensingh District. In 1969, he founded the Alamgir Mansur Mintu Memorial College and served as its principal till 2002. In 1971, he fought in the Bangladesh Liberation war. He taught for while at the Mymensingh College. In 2002, he founded Matiur Rahman Academy School and College and appointed himself its principal. He founded Nasirabad Girl's School, Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam College, and Meher Razzak Private Primary School. He served as the Chairman of Nasirabad College, Mymensingh College, Mymensingh Women's Degree College, Islamic Academy, and Akuabari Madrasa Management Committee.[1]

Rahman served as the General Secretary of Mymensingh District Awami League. He was elected to Parliament from Mymensingh-4 in 1986, 1996, and 2008. On 12 January 2014, he was appointed the Minister of Religious Affairs.[1]

Rahman named a government funded hospital after his deceased son which generated controversy in the news media about the appropriate use of public funds.[5] He famously used Arabic language inscriptions on walls to prevent public urination.[6][7]

References
  1. "Honorable Minister". mora.portal.gov.bd. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
  2. "PM Hasina calls for upholding teachings of Islam". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  3. "Religious Affairs Minister Motiur Rahman M.P inaugurating - Business - observerbd.com". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  4. "Four technocrat ministers resign". The Daily Star. 2018-11-07. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
  5. "Government-funded hospital named after Minister Matior Rahman's son". Retrieved 2016-09-13.
  6. "Bangladesh uses Arabic to stop public urination". Retrieved 2016-09-13.
  7. "Innovative way indeed!". 2015-05-06. Retrieved 2016-09-13.
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