Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury (born 1 June 1970) Bangladeshi politician. He was the Mayor of Sylhet City Corporation.[1][2]
Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury | |
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| আনোয়ারুজ্জামান চৌধুরী | |
| 3rd Mayor of Sylhet | |
| In office 7 November 2023 – 19 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ariful Haque Choudhury |
| Succeeded by | Abu Ahmad Siddiqui (as Administrator) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1970 Osmaninagar, Sylhet, East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Spouse | Holy Begum Chowdhury |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents |
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| Education | BA (Hons) |
Early life
editAnwaruzzaman, born on June 1, 1970, hails from Osmaninagar in the Sylhet district. His father was Nousha Miah Chowdhury and his mother is Gahinunnesa Chowdhury. Anwaruzzaman currently resides in the Pathantula area of Sylhet Sadar. He spent a considerable duration living in London.[3][4]
In 1978, Anwaruzzaman enrolled at West Tillapara Government Primary School. He pursued his studies at Sylhet Government College from 1988 to 1990, ultimately attaining a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree.[5]
Political career
editAnwaruzzaman is joint general secretary of the UK unit of Awami League.
On 21 June 2023, he was elected mayor in Sylhet City Corporation elections.[1] On 19 August 2024, mayors of 12 city corporations of the country, including Sylhet, were removed and administrators were appointed.[6]
Personal life
editAnwaruzzaman is married to Holy Begum Chowdhury.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "সিলেটের মেয়র নির্বাচনে আনোয়ারুজ্জামানের জয়". OrthoSongbad. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "দ্বিগুণ ভোটের ব্যবধানে আনোয়ারুজ্জামান মেয়র নির্বাচিত". Sylhetview24.com. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "সিসিক নির্বাচনে মেয়র প্রার্থী আনোয়ারুজ্জামান চৌধুরীর নির্বাচনী হলফনামায় অসত্য তথ্য প্রদানের অভিযোগ". Daily Bhorer Dak. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "আনোয়ারুজ্জামানের হলফনামা নিয়ে ইসিতে অভিযোগ". www.jugantor.com. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "নৌকার প্রার্থী হলফনামায় অসত্য তথ্য দেয়ার অভিযোগ". Daily Nayadiganta (in Bengali). Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "এবার ১২ সিটির মেয়র অপসারণ | কালবেলা". Daily Kalbela (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "লন্ডনে থাকা সম্পদের তথ্য দেননি আওয়ামী লীগের প্রার্থী". Prothomalo (in Bengali). 19 June 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2023.