Abdur Raich

Abdur Raees (Born: 1 May 1931 – died: 18 December 1988) Is a renowned politician of Bangladesh and a member of the East Pakistan Provincial Council and the National Parliament. He was elected a member of parliament from the previous Sylhet-3 (now Sunamganj-3) seat in the 1st parliamentary election of the year 1973.[1]

Abdur Raees
আব্দুর রইছ
Member of Parliament from Sylhet-3
(now Sunamganj-3)
Preceded byStart (gain independence)
Succeeded byDewan Shamsul Abedin
In office
1973–1979
Personal details
Born7 May 1931
Sunamganj, Bangladesh
Died18 December 1988
NationalityBangladesh
Political partyAwami League

Birth and family life

Abdur Rais was born on 1 May 1931, in the village of Bangaon in Patli Union of Jagannathpur, Sunamganj subdivision of the then Bengal Presidency of British India. He was married to Rafiqa Rais Chowdhury. Their children are the 1st District Council Administrator Barrister M. of Sunamganj. Enamul Kabir Emon.His another son dr.Azizul kabir sahin. His wife was the deceased president of Sunamganj District Mahila Awami League. His wife was president of Sunamganj District Mahila Awami League.[2]

Career

Abdur Raees played a vital role in drafting the constitution of Bangladesh. He served as the president of the Sunamganj District bar in 1987. He actively participated in the freedom struggle.[2]

Political life

Abdur Raees in 1969 he joined Awami League. In 1970, he was elected a member of the East Pakistan Provincial Council. He was elected a member of parliament from the previous Sylhet-3 (now Sunamganj-3) seat in the 1st parliamentary election of the year 1973. He was the president of Sunamganj district Awami League from 1973 to 1988 years. Earlier, he served as general secretary of Sunamganj district Awami League.[1][2]

Death

Abdur Raees died on 18 December 1988.[2]

See also

References
  1. "List of 1st Parliament Members" (PDF). Bangladesh Parliament. 9 September 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 August 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  2. "শেখ হাসিনার কাছে তিন সাবেক সাংসদপুত্রের ভাগ্য". Sylhet Voice. 23 November 2018. Archived from the original on 25 August 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
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