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|---|---|
| MP of Chittagong-4 | |
| In office 1973–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Consttituency Established |
| Succeeded by | Jamal Uddin Ahmad |
| In office 1986–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Jamal Uddin Ahmad |
| Succeeded by | Mazharul Haq Shah Chowdhury |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1945-05-21)May 21, 1945 Gopalghata, Fatichhari, Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Died | January 27, 2019(2019-01-27) (aged 73) Parkview Hospital, Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Spouse | Rosy Alam |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Matiur Rahman Chowdhury (Father) Waijunnesa Chowdhury (Mother) |
| Alma mater | Chittagong University |
| Occupation | Politician Diplomat |
Nurul Alam Chowdhury (21 May 1945 – 27 January 2019) was a Bangladeshi politician, diplomat and freedom fighter who was elected twice as MP of Chittagong-4 in Jatiya Sangsad. He was also a former Bangladeshi Ambassador to Oman, and director of Rupali Bank.
Early life and education
Nurul Alam Chowdhury was born on 21 May 1945 in a village of Fatikchhari Upazila of Chittagong District, Gopalghata to Matiur Rahman Chowdhury and Waijunnesa Chowdhury. He received his secondary education from Chittagong Muslim High School before shifting to Chittagong College, where he was inducted into politics for the first time.
Thereafter, he graduated from Chittagong University in history and went on to receive his Masters' from the same university, in 1969; he was part of the first batch of post-graduating students. He was highly instrumental in establishing the university-wing of East Pakistan Chhatra League and was its first president.
Politics
Choudhury rendered voluntary services at Fatehabad College for some span of time, before becoming a full-fledged politician.
Nurul Alam Chowdhury took part in protest against Hamidur Rahman Education Commission. For this he was sent to jail but later he was released. He fought in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. He received his training from Bagafa Camp in India.
After liberation, Nurul Alam Chowdhury was selected for government service after BCS Examination in 1973 but, after taking advice from Bangabandhu he had decided to join politics in lieu of government service. He was elected as MP of Chittagong-4 at the age of 27 in 1973. He was the youngest member in the 1st Jatiya Sangsad.
For protesting against the Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman he was sent to jail in 1975. He was elected again as MP of Chittagong-4. He was appointed as a Director of Rupali Bank in 1997. He was also appointed as Bangladeshi Ambassador to Oman in 2010. He was the Chairman of Chittagong University Registered Graduate Forum too. Besides, he affiliated to other organization such as, Bangladesh Tea Board, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, Chittagong Association of Dhaka, Family Planning Commission etc.
Personal life
Nurul Alam Chowdhury was married to Rosy Alam. They had one daughter and two sons.
Death
Nurul Alam Chowdhury died on 27 January 2019 at the age of 73 in Parkview Hospital of Chittagong.
References
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