Dewan Md. Salauddin

Dewan Md Salahuddin is a Bangladeshi politician. He was the president of Dhaka District Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He was elected member of parliament twice (1996-2001, 2001–2006) from Dhaka-19. His father Dewan Mohammad Idris was elected to parliament in 1979.

Dewan Mohammod Salahuddin

Dewan Md. Salahuddin (Born on 1 October 1962) is a politician, writer and social worker. He was the president of Dhaka District Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He was elected Member of Parliament twice (1996-2001, 2001-2006) from Dhaka 19 (Savar- Ashulia). His father Dewan Idris was a member of parliament. He is the proud father of 2 sons.

Early life

Dewan Md. Salahuddin was born in Zirabo village of Yearpur Union of Savar Upazilla, the outskirts of Dhaka city. Dewan Salahuddin was the second child among six siblings of their father late Dewan Md. Idris (died: 10-02-1990 and mother late Saleha Idris. His father late Dewan Md. Idris discharged his duties sincerely as elected chairman for 45 years (1943-1988) and later in 1979 he was elected as member of parliament (BNP). In 1974, Dewan Md. Salahuddin enrolled in Momenshahi Cadet College in class seven (now known as Mirzapur Cadet College). He completed his SSC and HSC from the same institute in 1978 and 1980 respectively. He got admitted in Mymensingh Medical College in 1981 and successfully completed his MBBS in 1987 and later did his one-year internship from the same medical college.

Dewan Md. Salahuddin was a very successful sportsman who could play multiple sports and brought accolades for his outstanding performance in various sports. In his cadet college life, he was a regular member in College team of football, volleyball and basketball team. He was famous for carrom in indoor games. Dr Dewan Md. Salahuddin was adjudged the best athlete of Mirzapur Cadet College in 1980. He participated in inter medical college football competition as a regular football team member since his third year in medical college. While he was studying in medical college, he had regularly participated in the first division football league of Brothers Union for several years. In 1991, Dr Dewan Md. Salahuddinn passed 10th BCS exam and joined Itna Health Complex under Kishoreganj district as Medical Officer. Later he was transferred to Savar Upazilla Health Complex in 1993. In 1st January 1996 he voluntarily retired from his service.

Political career

After demise of his father, he actively associated with politics. He was elected president of Yearpur Union BNP in 1993 and Ashulia Thana BNP in 2011. Since 29 August 2016, he has been shouldering the responsibility of President Dhaka Zilla BNP till 15 November 2022.

Dr. Dewan Md. Salahuddin was elected MP twice consecutively from Dhaka 19 (Savar) in 12 June 1996 (Seventh) and 1st October 2001 (eighth). He took part in 9th parliamentary election in 2008 and 11th parliamentary election in 2018 as a BNP nominated candidate. He is the assistant family welfare secretary of BNP central committee now.

Family life

Dr. Dewan Md. Salahuddin got married to Sabina Siddiqua Rita in 16 February 1992. His wife Sabina Siddiqua Rita did her Bachelor and Masters in Public Administration from Chittagong University. His eldest son Dewan Idris Shehran Anan (Born: 04-12-1996) completed MBA in University of Massachusetts (Umass Boston) and younger son Dewan Idris Mehran Afnan (Born: 09-10-2004) in Hope International School (Turkish Hope) will appear in A Level exam in 2024.

Contribution in the field of education

In 1993, Dr Dewan Md. Salahuddin established Saleha Idris Primary School under Ashulia Thana in Sreekhondia village of Ashulia thana in memory of his mother. Later, it was turned into govt primary school. In 1996, he founded Zirabo Dewan Idris College (MPO listed) in his village under Ashulia thana in memory of his father. In 2003, he established Dewan Idris Law College (Govt. approved) under Savar Pourasabha. In 2006, he established Nishchintopur Dewan Idris High School (MPO listed) in Nishchintopur village under Ashulia thana.

Affiliation with Lions Clubs

Dr. Dewan Md. Salahuddin became an active member of Lions Club of Dhaka Savar (Lions Member No. 194425) since January 2002 under district 315 A1. He assumed the position of president of Lions Club of Dhaka Savar for the year 2010-2011. Besides, he shouldered the responsibility in various capacities as Club Membership Chairperson, Club Director, Zone Chairperson, Region Chairperson and Advisor to District Governor. He served as member secretary of October Service with great reputation for the session 2019-2020 & 2020-2021. Under his able leadership the number of members rose to 145. In 2021-2022 took the responsibility of 1st Vice District Governor and 2022-2023 he was 2nd vice district governor. In 2023-2024 he took responsibility in his shoulder as district governor of district 315A1, Bangladesh.

Prison life

By 2015 innumerable cases were filed against him as part of government’s measure to destabilize ‘the opposition party. He was sent to jail twice while surrendering to lower court as per his given date. Again, on 25 October 2015, he was arrested from his residence in framing false allegation. After 10 days of remand, he was sent to jail later he released after granted bail. He had to spend a total of 242 days in prison in three times (18 days in 2012, 108 days in 2013, 116 days in 2015-2016)

Travelling & Writing:

Travelling & writing are two favorite leisure time of Dr. Salahuddin. Since 1994 he travelled above 200 cities of 30 countries like America, Canada, Australia, England, Switzerland, Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, Netherland, Austria, China, Japan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Philippines. Dr. Salahuddin already established himself as a writer. 13 books were published since 2018 like-

Amar Jail Amar Ghor (2018, Jail Story),

Jailkhanar Vetor Bahir (2019, Jail Story),

Jail Jiboner Kotha (2020, Jail Story),

Alo Adharer Jailkhana (2020, Jail Story),

Jail My Home (2020, Jail Story),

Smritite America (2020, Travel Story),

Sagor Pare Dwip Shahre (2020, Travel Story),

Babar Chaya Bere Utha (2021, Biography),

Ek Jibone Ami (2021, Autobiography),

Abaro Americay (2022, Travel Story),

Deshe Deshe Bhromon Sheshe (2023,Travel Story),

Rajnitir Mathe Ghate (2023, Political),

Bangladesher Pran- Zia, Khaleda Zia, Tarique Rahman (2023, Political).