Zakir Hossain Sarkar | |
|---|---|
জাকির হোসেন সরকার | |
| Member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Rangpur-5 | |
| Assumed office 10 January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | H. N. Ashequr Rahman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 August 1960 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Independent (Awami League) |
Zakir Hossain Sarkar (born 4 August 1960)[1] is a Bangladeshi politician. He is the incumbent Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Rangpur-5 constituency as an independent candidate since 2024.
Sarkar was an aspirant for Awami League to vie for the national election from Rangpur-5 constituency but failed to secure party ticket. Then he decided to contest independently. His candidancy was declared illegal but he got back his candidature through an appeal with the Bangladesh Election Commission.[2] Previously he served as chairman of Mithapukur Upazila Parishad of Rangpur twice.[3] He resigned from this post on 28 November 2023 to contest on the general election.[4]
References
- ^ "Md Jakir Hossain Sarkar". Bangladesh Parliament. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "Mithapukur ex upazila Chairman Zakir Hossain gets back candidature". Daily Asian Age. 13 December 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Zakir won the nomination battle in Rangpur-5 seat". The Daily Morning Glory. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "AL leader Mithapukur UZ chairman resigns". The Daily Star. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
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