ABM Abul Kashem

ABM Abul Kashem was a Bangladesh Awami League politician and the former Member of Parliament from Chittagong-3.

ABM Abul Kashem
Member of Parliament
Personal details
Died24 November 2015
Square Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Political partyBangladesh Awami League

Career

Kashem was elected to Parliament in 2008 from Chittagong-3 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate.[1] He served as the Chairmman Parliamentary Committee for the Ministry of Commerce.[2]

Controversy

Kashem's son, SM Al Mamun, tried to grab land from ship breaking companies in Sitakunda Upazila for his ship breaking company, Unique Ship-breaking Yard, on 7 October 2009. His son also assaulted journalists trying to cover the incident.[3][4] Kashem later apologized for his son's actions.[5]

Death

Kashem died on 24 November 2015 in Square Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.[6]

References
  1. "Into the electoral fray from behind bars". Dhaka Tribune. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  2. "5th Annual Convention of Self Help Organization of PWD's held to celebrate UNCRPD". ypsa.org. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  3. "MP's son 'grabs' land of 4 ship-breakers". The Daily Star. 7 October 2009. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  4. "Aide of MP's sons held in assault case". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  5. "MP 'sorry' for assault, landgrab bid by sons". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  6. "Obituary". The Daily Star. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
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