Faruk Khan

Faruk Khan
Personal details
Born (1951-09-18) 18 September 1951
Dhaka, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan
Nationality Bangladeshi
Political party Awami League
Spouse(s) Nilufar Faruk Khan
Children Qantara K Khan
Qareena K Khan

Faruk Khan (born 18 September 1951) is a Bangladeshi politician and former Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism of Bangladesh Government.[1] Khan is a Parliament member of Bangladesh Government and former Commerce & Industry Secretary of the Awami League.[2]

Early life

Khan was born on September 18, 1951 in Dhaka to his parents Serajul Karim Khan and mother Khaleda Karim Khan. He holds a Masters in Defense Studies from Defense Services and Staff College in Mirpur.[3] He retired as a Lieutanent Colonel from Bangladesh Army.[4][5]

Political career

Khan was parliament member and the Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism of Bangladesh government. He was elected from the seat of Gopalgonj-01[6] with 99% votes the third time in a row at December 29, 2008’s National Election. Khan pledged that the reduction of prices of basic foods and commodities are a priority in his term.[7]

Personal life

Khan is married to Nilufer Faruk Khan, a social worker. Together they have two daughters Qantara K Khan and Qareena K Khan.[8]

See also

References

  1. "Ministry of Commerce- - বাণিজ্য মন্ত্রণালয়-". Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  2. Central Committee of Bangladesh Awami League Archived 2011-06-29 at the Wayback Machine.
  3. "Faruk Khan dot com". Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  4. http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com, Hafez Ahmed @. "BD a secular country with steady economic dev: Faruk". print.thefinancialexpress-bd.com. Retrieved 2016-12-19.
  5. "Lt. Col. Muhammad Faruk Khan (Retd.), MP, Hon'ble Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism visits the Embassy and is received by the Ambassador – Embassy of Bangladesh Tokyo". bdembjp.mofa.gov.bd. Retrieved 2016-12-19.
  6. "Bangladesh Election Commission: Asset Database". Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  7. Personal Information of Candidates of National Election
  8. "サプリの達人ポムが厳選!プロポリス体験比較". Retrieved 5 October 2016.
Political offices
Preceded by
G M Quader
Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism
2012-present
Succeeded by
Incumbent


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