M. D. Banda

The Honourable
M.D. Banda
MP
Member of the Ceylon Parliament
for Polgahawela
In office
1965–1970
Preceded by Stephen Samarakkody
Succeeded by M. Herath
Member of the Ceylon Parliament
for Hanguranketha
In office
1960–1965
Preceded by Constituency created
Succeeded by George Abeyagoonasekera
Member of the Ceylon Parliament
for Maturata
In office
1947–1960
Preceded by Constituency created
Succeeded by Constituency abolished
Personal details
Born (1914-03-09)9 March 1914
Polgahawela, Sri Lanka
Died 18 October 1974(1974-10-18) (aged 60)
Nationality Sri Lanka
Political party United National Party
Alma mater St.Anthony's College, Kandy
Nalanda College Colombo
Occupation Politician
Religion Buddhist

Mohottalage Dingiri Banda (known as M.D Banda) was a former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament.

He was the minister of Food, Commerce and Trade in 1960 & was also the minister of Agriculture and Food 1965 to 1970.

He was educated at St.Anthony's College, Kandy and Nalanda College Colombo.[1][2]

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