Abdul Mannan | |
|---|---|
আব্দুল মান্নান | |
 | |
| Minister of Health and Family Planning | |
| In office April 1973 – August 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Malek Ukil |
| Minister of Home Affairs | |
| In office April 1972 – March 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Malek Ukil |
| Member of the Jatiya Sangsad | |
| In office 14 July 1996 – 13 July 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Mahmudul Hasan |
| Succeeded by | Mahmudul Hasan |
| Constituency | Tangail-5 |
| In office March 1973 – August 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Noor Muhammad Khan |
| Constituency | Tangail-6 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 October 1929 Tangail, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 5 April 2005 (aged 75) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
Abdul Mannan (7 October 1929 – 5 April 2005)[1] was a Bangladesh Awami League politician and the first Minister of Home Affairs of independent Bangladesh from April 1972 to March 1973.[2]
Early life
He was born in Katuli, Tangail on 7 October 1929. In 1944 he graduated from Bindubasini Government Boys High School. He studied at Karatia Sadat College and graduated from Dhaka University in 1951. He was a professor in Ananda Mohan College and Haraganga College. His later worked as an income tax adviser.[3]
Career
He was involved in Bengali Nationalist movements such as the language movement of 1952, Six point movement, and 1969 uprising in East Pakistan. In 1969 he was president of the Tangail district unit of Awami League in 1969 and the publicity secretary of All Pakistan Awami League. He was one of the representatives of the committee of the Round table conference led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman In 1970 he was elected to the Pakistan National Assembly. After the election of 1970, He was chosen as the victorious party whip in the parliamentary committee formed by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. On 17 April 1971, he conducted the oath-taking ceremony of Mujibnagar Government and also took the duty of its spokesman. On the 19th of April, he took the oath as the Acting minister (Minister-in-charge) of Ministry of Information (Bangladesh) He was the head of the information, broadcasting, and film division of Mujibnagar Government. He was also the chairman of the Board of Editors of the weekly Jai Bangla.[3]
He was made the First Minister of Home Affairs of Bangladesh on 12 January 1972 in the Sheikh Mujib cabinet. In 1973 he was elected to the National Parliament. He was the Minister of Health and Family Planning in the second cabinet. Abdul Mannan was appointed as the Health and Family Planning Minister on 26 January 1975.[3]
In the absence of party president Sheikh Hasina, he discharged his duties as the Acting President of the Awami League. He played a prominent role in protests against the rule of Hussain Muhammad Ershad.[4] He was detained by police before a rally in March 1984,[5] was injured and detained during an anti-government demonstration in July 1987,[6][7] and was held in custody again from October to December that year.[8]
From 1977 to 1986 he was the Bangladesh Income Tax Lawyers' Association, president. He helped establish Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, and the Wari Club.[3]
Mannan died on 4 April 2005.[1]
References
- 1 2 "AL leader Abdul Mannan passes away". The Daily Star. 5 April 2005.
- ↑ Baxter, Craig; Rahman, Syedur (2003). Historical Dictionary of Bangladesh. Scarecrow Press. p. 208. ISBN 9780810848634.
- 1 2 3 4 Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir, eds. (2012). "Mannan, Abdul". Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ↑ "Awami League Leader Abdul Mannan Dies". UNB. 4 April 2005.
He also played a significant role against military dictatorial rule since the days of Pakistan.
- ↑ "2 dead, 150 hurt in Dhaka strike". The Globe and Mail. Reuter. 2 March 1984. p. 14.
The rallies could not take place because most of the opposition leaders were arrested last night, an official of the Awami League said. Among those detained were ... and former home minister Abdul Mannan.
- ↑ "50 hurt as police attack strikers in Bangladesh". The Globe and Mail. Reuter. 13 July 1987. p. N 10.
Hospital sources said among the injured were ... former home minister Abdul Mannan.
- ↑ "Police charge marchers". The Galveston Daily News. Associated Press. 13 July 1987. p. 10-A – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "2,500 held, Bangladesh announces". The Globe and Mail. Associated Press. 1 December 1987. p. A 16.
The opposition leaders released yesterday were ... Abdul Mannan, former home minister and a member of the Awami League presidium ... In an interview after his release, Mr. Mannan rejected the idea of talks with the Government and said the atmosphere for dialogue 'will be created only after he (Mr. Ershad) resigns.' Mr. Mannan had been held since Oct. 25.