Anindya Islam Amit

Anindya Islam Amit
অনিন্দ্য ইসলাম অমিত
Amit in 2026
Minister of State for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources
Assumed office
17 February 2026
Prime MinisterTarique Rahman
Preceded byNasrul Hamid
Member of the Bangladesh Parliament
for Jessore-3
Assumed office
17 February 2026
Preceded byKazi Nabil Ahmed
Personal details
Born (1975-08-24) 24 August 1975
Jessore, Bangladesh
PartyBangladesh Nationalist Party
SpouseSohana Parveen
Children2
Parent
Alma mater
OccupationPolitician, businessman

Anindya Islam Amit (born 24 August 1975)[1] is a Bangladesh Nationalist Party politician and the incumbent Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Jessore-3 constituency.[2] He is the incumbent state minister of power, energy and mineral resources since February 2026.[3]

Early life and education

Anindya Islam Amit was born on 24 August 1975 in Jessore District. His father, Tariqul Islam, was a member of the BNP Standing Committee and served as the minister of information.[4]

Amit completed his kindergarten at Sacred Heart School Jashore. He Also completed his primary education from Class one to Class six at Daud Public School and College. He passed SSC in 1991 and his HSC from Jhenaidah Cadet College in 1993. Later, he obtained BSc Honours in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Dhaka in 1996 and MSc degrees in Molecular Biology. In 2002, he obtained an MBA degree from North South University.[5] While studying at the University of Dhaka, he led the TV debate competition of Dhaka University Fazlul Haque Hall.[5]

Career

Anindya Islam Amit is involved in business. He is the managing director of Labscan Medical Services Limited, and Loksamaj Limited. He is a life member of Jessore Medicine Bank, Red Crescent Society, Jashore Institute, Bangla Academy, Jessore Press Club, Jessore Chamber of Commerce, Jessore Club, Jhenaidah Ex-Cadet Association,Ex-Dawoodian Association, Graduate Biochemist Association, Bangladesh Biochemical Society. He is also involved in several social organizations.[6]

Anindya Islam Amit was involved in student politics while studying at the University of Dhaka. He played a role in all the party's national and local elections since 1996. He served as a member of Jessore District BNP and as the Central Co-Organizing Secretary (Khulna Division).[6]

References

  1. ^ "Member details". Bangladesh parliament. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  2. ^ "যশোর-৩ আসনে বিএনপির অনিন্দ্য ইসলাম বেসরকারিভাবে জয়ী". Jugantor (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  3. ^ "Gazette notification on allocation of portfolios to ministers, state ministers". Prothom Alo. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  4. ^ "6 follow fathers' steps into the cabinet". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
  5. ^ a b অনিন্দ্য ইসলাম অমিত : একজন রাজনীতিবিদের কথা. magpienews24.com. 2018-12-09. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
  6. ^ a b "About - অনিন্দ্য ইসলাম অমিত". 2024-08-07. Retrieved 2026-02-13.