Farhad Hossain Azad
Farhad Hossain Azad | |
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ফরহাদ হোসেন আজাদ | |
Azad in 2026 | |
| Minister of State for Water Resources | |
| Assumed office 17 February 2026 | |
| Prime Minister | Tarique Rahman |
| Preceded by | Zaheed Farooque |
| Member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Panchagarh-2 | |
| Assumed office 17 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Nurul Islam Sujan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 March 1966 |
| Party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Spouse | Ashrafi Azad |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Farhad Hossain Azad (born 12 March 1966)[1] is a Bangladeshi politician. He the incumbent Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Panchagarh-2 constituency and the incumbent state minister of water resources since February 2026. [2] He is a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).[3] He is also a state minister in the Tarique ministry.[4]
Early life and education
Azad was born in Menagram of Boda Upazila in Panchagarh District. He completed his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Dhaka. He later went abroad for higher studies and gained specialization in international relations and development economics.[5]
References
- ^ "Member details". Bangladesh Parliament. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ "25 ministers, 24 state ministers take oath". Dhaka Tribune. 17 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "BNP candidate Farhad Hossain Azad wins in Panchagarh-2 seat". Daily Naya Diganta. 2026-02-13. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "25 ministers, 24 state ministers in Tarique Rahman's cabinet". bdnews24.com. 17 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "13th National Parliament Election 2026: Farhad Hossain Azad, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)".
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