Mahbub Talukdar
Mahbub Talukdar | |
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মাহবুব তালুকদার | |
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Election Commissioner of Bangladesh | |
Assumed office 15 February 2017 | |
President | Abdul Hamid |
Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
Personal details | |
Born | 13 February 1942 |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Known for | poet, juvenile writer, election commissioner |
Awards | Bangla Academy Literary Award (2012) |
Mahbub Talukdar (born 13 February 1942) is a Bangladeshi renowned poet, juvenile writer and one of the incumbent Election Commissioners of Bangladesh.[1] He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2012 for his contribution in juvenile literature.[2][3] He is a Freedom Fighter and joined the exiled government in 1971.[4]
Early life[]
Talukdar was born on 13 February 1942 at Purbadhala Upazila in Netrokona District of the then British Raj.[5] He completed his Secondary School Certificate from Nawabpur Government High School and Higher Secondary School Certificate from Dhaka College.[5] He obtained his graduation and post graduation degree from the University of Dhaka in Bengali Language and Literature.[1]
Career[]
Talukdar started his career as teacher at University of Chittagong where he taught Bengali language and literature from 1968 to 1970.[1] In 1971, he participated in the Bangladesh Liberation War[2] and worked in the Ministry of Information under Provisional Government of Bangladesh.[1] Later, he worked at Bangabhaban in various positions for five years.
On 24 January 1972, Talukdar was appointed the Special Officer for President Abu Sayeed Chowdhury.[5] Then he worked as the Public Relations Officer for President Mohammad Mohammadullah.[5] He was the Assistant Press Secretary and Speech Writer during the presidency of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.[5] He also served as the Director General of Shilpakala Academy.[5] He retired from the Government service in 1999.
On 15 February 2017, Mahbub Talukdar was appointed a member of the Bangladesh Election Commission by the President of Bangladesh Abdul Hamid. The commission consists of five members and is headed by KM Nurul Huda.[1]
Personal life[]
Talukdar is married to Nilufara Begum in his personal life.[5] The couple has two daughters and a son.[5]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e "Bangladesh Election Commission". www.ecs.gov.bd. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Election Commissioner Mahbub was BNP's choice: Tofail". The Daily Star. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ Staff Correspondent. "Bangla Academy Awards announced". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ "Bangladesh Election Commission". www.ecs.gov.bd. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Bangladesh Election Commission" (PDF). ecs.gov.bd. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
External links[]
Media related to Mahbub Talukdar at Wikimedia Commons
- University of Dhaka alumni
- Living people
- People from Netrokona District
- Recipients of Bangla Academy Award
- Election Commissioners of Bangladesh
- Bangladeshi male poets
- Bangladeshi male writers
- 1942 births