Abdul Malek (1935-2000) is a Jatiya Party (Ershad) politician and the former member of parliament for Manikganj-3. He was a former colonel of the Bangladesh Army and a former mayor of Dhaka.

Career

Malek was elected to parliament from Manikganj-3 as a Jatiya Party candidate in 1986 and 1988. From 20 October 1986 to 9 November 1989, he served as the mayor/administer of Dhaka City Corporation. He was appointed to the position by President Hussain Mohammad Ershad.

Abdul Malek (Manikganj politician)

Personal life

Malek's son Zahid Maleque is the Minister for Health and Family Planning.

Abdul Malek (Manikganj politician)

Legacy

Colonel Malek Medical College was named after him.

Abdul Malek (Manikganj politician)

References

1935 births

2000 deaths

Mayors of Dhaka

Bangladesh Army colonels

Jatiya Party politicians

3rd Jatiya Sangsad members

4th Jatiya Sangsad members