Amir Hamza (Mufti)
Amir Hamza | |
|---|---|
| আমির হামজা | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| Assumed office 17 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Mahbubul Alam Hanif |
| Constituency | Kushtia-3 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 28, 1992 Patikabari Union, Kushtia Sadar Upazila, Kushtia District |
| Party | Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami |
| Alma mater | Islamic University, Kushtia |
| Occupation | Politician, Da'i |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
Mufti Amir Hamza (Bengali: আমির হামজা) is a Bangladeshi Islamic preacher, da'i, and politician.[1] He first came into public discussion for controversial statements made at waz mahfils (Islamic sermons). Allegations were raised against him for misinterpretation of Islam, spreading extremism, and promoting radical teachings.[a] He was widely criticized across the country for repeatedly making controversial remarks in religious gatherings and later issued an apology.[8][9][10] He was elected as a Member of Parliament from the Kushtia-3 constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election.[11]
References
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- ^ "Mufti Amir Hamza's Waz Mahfil suspended". dbcnews.tv. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ "Mufti Amir Hamza's Waz Mahfil suspended". dhakapost.com (in Bengali). 2024-02-12. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ "'The mahfil will not be held if Amir Hamza remains as speaker'". dhakapost.com (in Bengali). 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ "Controversial speaker Mufti Amir Hamza arrested". Daily Inqilab. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ "Investigation against Mufti Amir Hamza in Singapore". Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). 2024-08-21. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ "Investigation against Amir Hamza in Singapore". RisingBD. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ "অবশেষে ক্ষমা চাইলেন আমির হামজা". দৈনিক ইনকিলাব (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ "আমি ইচ্ছে করে বলিনি, মনের অজান্তে বের হয়ে গেছে: আমির হামজা". Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ "আমির হামজার বক্তব্যের নিন্দা জানালেন সাবেক শিবির নেতা". www.kalerkantho.com. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ "কুষ্টিয়া-৩ আসনে মুফতি আমির হামজার জয়". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-02-13.