Faruk Khan
Faruk Khan | |
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Personal details | |
Born |
Dhaka, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan | 18 September 1951
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
- ↑ "Ministry of Commerce- - বাণিজ্য মন্ত্রণালয়-". Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ↑ Central Committee of Bangladesh Awami League Archived 2011-06-29 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Faruk Khan dot com". Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ↑ http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com, Hafez Ahmed @. "BD a secular country with steady economic dev: Faruk". print.thefinancialexpress-bd.com. Retrieved 2016-12-19.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Bangladesh Election Commission: Asset Database". Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ↑ Personal Information of Candidates of National Election
- ↑ "サプリの達人ポムが厳選!プロポリス体験比較". Retrieved 5 October 2016.
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Preceded by G M Quader |
Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism 2012-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |