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Faruk Khan Born Faruk Khan
September 18th in 1951
DhakaResidence Dhaka, Bangladesh Political party Awami League Religion Muslim Spouse Nilufar Faruk Khan (Married date:Unknown) Children Two Daughters Qantara K Khan (Mumu) & Qareena K Khan (Jhumu) Website Awami League Muhammad Faruk Khan is a Bangladeshi politician and current Commerce Minister of Bangladesh Government.[1] Khan is a former Parliament member of Bangladesh Government and the current Commerce & Industry Secretary of the Awami League.[2]
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Early life
Khan was born on September 18 in 1951 in Dhaka. 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.[3]
Political career
Khan is parliament member and the Minister of Commerce of Bangladesh Government. He was elected from the seat of Gopalgonj-01 [4] 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.[5] He is a retired Colonel of Bangladesh Army.
Personal life
Muhammad Faruk Khan happily married to Nilufer Faruk Khan, a social worker. She is involved in various types of social works at rural level of Gopalgonj district. They have two daughters Qantara K Khan and Qareena K Khan.[6]
References
- ^ Bangladesh Ministry of Commerce
- ^ Central Committee of Bangladesh Awami League
- ^ Faruk Khan dot com
- ^ Gopalgonj - 01
- ^ Personal Information of Candidates of National Election
- ^ Probe News Magazin- Cabinet Ministers Faruk 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
Categories:- Living people
- Bangladeshi Muslims
- 1951 births
- Bangladesh Awami League politicians
- Government ministers of Bangladesh
- Members of the Jatiyo Sangshad
- Bangladeshi politician stubs
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