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Muhammad Faruk Khan is a Bangladesh
i politician and current Commerce Minister
of Bangladesh Government
. Khan is a former Parliament member of Bangladesh Government and the current Commerce & Industry Secretary of the Awami League.
. Lt. Col (retd) Faruk Khan holds a Masters in Defense Studies from Defense Services and Staff College in Mirpur. He served as a commissioned officer in the then Pakistan Army
. His father, late Serajul Karim Khan (Nanna Khan) and mother late Khaleda Karim Khan are well known for their social work. He is the eldest of seven brothers.
of Commerce
of Bangladesh
Government. He was elected from the seat of Gopalgonj-01 with 99% votes the third time in a row at December 29, 2008’s National Election. Lt. Col Faruk Khan (retd) pledged that the reduction of prices of basic foods and commodities are a priority in his term. He is a retired Colonel
of Bangladesh Army
.
s at rural level of Gopalgonj district. They have two daughters Qantara K Khan and Qareena K Khan.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
i politician and current Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister
A Business minister is a position in many governments that is responsible for regulating external trade and promoting economic growth...
of Bangladesh Government
Politics of Bangladesh
Politics of Bangladesh takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Bangladesh is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the...
. Khan is a former Parliament member of Bangladesh Government and the current Commerce & Industry Secretary of the Awami League.
Early life
Khan was born on September 18 in 1951 in DhakaDhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
. Lt. Col (retd) Faruk Khan holds a Masters in Defense Studies from Defense Services and Staff College in Mirpur. He served as a commissioned officer in the then Pakistan Army
Pakistan Army
The Pakistan Army is the branch of the Pakistani Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. The Pakistan Army came into existence after the Partition of India and the resulting independence of Pakistan in 1947. It is currently headed by General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani. The Pakistan...
. His father, late Serajul Karim Khan (Nanna Khan) and mother late Khaleda Karim Khan are well known for their social work. He is the eldest of seven brothers.
Political career
Khan is parliament member and the MinisterMinister (government)
A minister is a politician who holds significant public office in a national or regional government. Senior ministers are members of the cabinet....
of Commerce
Commerce
While business refers to the value-creating activities of an organization for profit, commerce means the whole system of an economy that constitutes an environment for business. The system includes legal, economic, political, social, cultural, and technological systems that are in operation in any...
of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
Government. He was elected from the seat of Gopalgonj-01 with 99% votes the third time in a row at December 29, 2008’s National Election. Lt. Col Faruk Khan (retd) pledged that the reduction of prices of basic foods and commodities are a priority in his term. He is a retired Colonel
Colonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
of Bangladesh Army
Bangladesh Army
The Bangladesh Army is the land forces branch and the largest of the three uniformed service of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. The primary mission of the Army is to provide necessary forces and capabilities in support of Bangladesh's security and defense strategies including defense of the nation's...
.
Personal life
Muhammad Faruk Khan happily married to Nilufer Faruk Khan, a social worker. She is involved in various types of social workSocial work
Social Work is a professional and academic discipline that seeks to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of an individual, group, or community by intervening through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, and teaching on behalf of those afflicted with poverty or any real or...
s at rural level of Gopalgonj district. They have two daughters Qantara K Khan and Qareena K Khan.
External links
- Faruk Khan dot Com
- News dot Faruk Khan dot Com
- মুহাম্মদ ফারুক খান-বাংলা উইকিপিডিয়া
- Commerce Minister Muhammad Faruk Khan - Google News
See also
- 2008 Bangladesh general election