A. H. M. Khairuzzaman Liton

A. H. M. Khairuzzaman Liton
Born (1959-08-14) August 14, 1959
Kadirganj, Rajshahi District, East Pakistan, Pakistan
Nationality Bangladeshi
Alma mater University of Calcutta
Occupation politician

A.H.M. Khayruzzaman Liton is the current mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation.[1][2][3] His father, A.H.M. Kamaruzzaman, was one of the national leaders of Bangladesh.[4]

Early life and political career

Liton was born at Kadirganj in Rajshahi District on 14 August 1959. 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. In 1985, he 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.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "RCC to establish university". New Age. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
  2. ↑ "Nagorik Committee backs Liton". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
  3. ↑ "Liton to contest in next Mayoral election". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
  4. 1 2 "Mayor's Profile". City portal of Rajshahi. Retrieved 2013-05-22.


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