A. H. M. Khairuzzaman Liton
A. H. M. Khairuzzaman Liton | |
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| File:A. H. M. Khairuzzaman Liton.jpg Liton in 2014 | |
| Mayor of Rajshahi | |
| Assumed office 30 July 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Mosaddek Hossain Bulbul[1] |
| In office 4 August 2008 – 15 June 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Mizanur Rahman Minu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 August 1959 Rajshahi District, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
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| Alma mater | University of Calcutta |
| Occupation | politician |
A. H. M. Khairuzzaman Liton (born 14 August 1959) is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and Present mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation during 2008–2013.[2][3][4][5] He again got a landslide victory in 30 July 2018 Rajshahi City Corporation election. As per results of the total 138 polling centres, Liton bagged a total of 1,65,096 votes while his nearest contestant Bulbul got 77, 700 votes.
Early life and education
Liton was born at Kadirganj in Rajshahi District on 14 August 1959. His father, A.H.M. Kamaruzzaman, was one of the national leaders of Bangladesh.[6] He was a student of Rajshahi Collegiate School from class 3 to class 7. In 1976, he passed his HSC from Ramkrishna Mission Bidyapith. He completed his bachelor's from the University of Calcutta in English in 1979. He completed Bachelor of Laws from University of Rajshahi in 1983.
Political career
In 1985, Liton became a Bar Council Member. In 1986, he joined Bangladesh Awami League. He took part in the general elections in 1996 and 2001 from the constituency of Rajshahi-2 (Poba-Boalia). He retained the position of general secretary and a member of the central committee of Rajshahi City Awami League till the election.[6]
References
- ^ "Bulbul wins Rajshahi Mayor race". bdnews24.com. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ "Rajshahi goes to Khairuzzaman". bdnews24.com. 4 August 2008. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ "RCC to establish university". New Age. Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Nagorik Committee backs Liton". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Liton to contest in next Mayoral election". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Mayor's Profile". City portal of Rajshahi. Archived from the original on 19 July 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2013.