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Sayed Ashraful Islam was born on 1 January, 1952 in Mymensingh, East Bengal, Pakistan (Now, Mymensingh, Bangladesh), is a Bangladeshi politician (c.1952–2019). Discover Sayed Ashraful Islam's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
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67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
1 January, 1952 |
| Birthday |
1 January |
| Birthplace |
Mymensingh, East Bengal, Pakistan (Now, Mymensingh, Bangladesh) |
| Date of death |
2019 |
| Died Place |
Bangkok, Thailand |
| Nationality |
Bangladesh
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Sayed Ashraful Islam Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Sayed Ashraful Islam height not available right now. We will update Sayed Ashraful Islam's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Sayed Ashraful Islam's Wife?
His wife is Sheila Thakur
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Sheila Thakur |
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| Children |
Reema Islam |
Sayed Ashraful Islam Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sayed Ashraful Islam worth at the age of 67 years old? Sayed Ashraful Islam’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Bangladesh. We have estimated Sayed Ashraful Islam's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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politician |
Sayed Ashraful Islam Social Network
Timeline
Syed Ashraful Islam was the eldest son of Syed Nazrul Islam, acting president of the Mujibnagar government in 1971.
Islam was a Mukti Bahini member during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.
He was involved in politics from the student life.
He became the General Secretary of greater Mymensingh District Chhatra League and assistant publicity secretary of the central unit.
He also worked as the Acting General Secretary of Awami League after the arrest of its general secretary, Abdul Jalil.
He was also working as the spokesman of Bangladesh Awami League Party before serving as General Secretary of the Awami League.
Before immigrating to the United Kingdom, he completed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in 1973 from Mymensingh Zillah School.
In 1975, following the killing of Islam's father in prison along with three other national leaders, he immigrated to the United Kingdom and lived in London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Whilst living in Tower Hamlets, he was involved in Bangladeshi community activism and played an important role in formation of Bangladesh Youth League (BYL).
He was elected as an Education Secretary of Federation of Bangladeshi Youth Organisation (FBYO) and worked at an education project based at Montefiore Centre in Tower Hamlets.
He returned to Bangladesh in 1996 and was elected Member of Parliament (MP) from his home constituency, Kishoreganj Sadar, in the 7th national elections of Bangladesh.
He was elected an MP in the 2001 election as well.
He worked as a member of the parliamentary standing committee on foreign ministry.
His electoral pledges include building up developed road and rail link from Dhaka to his home town, Kishoreganj.
He was part of a committee to study the judicial pay scale.
In 2012, while addressing a program for farmers of cooperatives, he said:
His (Yunus's) basic subject is economics and he introduced microcredit programme, but did not get Nobel Prize in economics,
... He (Yunus) got Nobel Prize for Peace.
But which war has he stopped with his activities and in which continent has he established peace through his microcredit program?
These days many of us know how one gets Nobel Prize.
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Islam also criticised American diplomats.
In the same gathering where he criticised Muhammad Yunus, he criticised Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for a TV program on ATN Bangla, alleging that she and the moderator, Munni Saha, were "attempting to undermine Bangladesh."
In 2014, in a meeting in Khulna, Islam called the US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal, who was on an official visit to Bangladesh, "a minister of two pennies," and added that said she "cannot change the power in Bangladesh."
On the same occasion, he belittled the US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Dan Mozena, calling him "maid Marzina."
Ashraful was re-elected from Kishoreganj-1 constituency in the 11th parliamentary election which was held on 30 December 2018.
Islam questioned the role of Bangladesh in the Saudi-led military alliance against terror.
He has criticised Bangladesh Bank and the Finance Ministry for the high rate of interest.
Islam is known for his attacks on Nobel laureate and Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus.
In November 2018, Islam was diagnosed with stage-4 lung cancer.
Sayed Ashraful Islam (c. 1952 – 3 January 2019) was a Bangladesh Awami League politician.
He was the General Secretary of the Bangladesh Awami League party.
He served as a Member of Parliament and Minister of Public Administration of the Government of Bangladesh.
Islam also served for a time as Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Co-operative.
He died on 3 January 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand.
