Fazley Huda Babul
Fazley Huda Babul | |
|---|---|
| ফজলে হুদা বাবুল | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| Assumed office 17 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Sourendra Nath Chakraborty |
| Constituency | Naogaon-3 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1973 (age 52 as of late 2025) |
| Party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Fazley Huda Babul (ফজলে হুদা বাবুল; born c. 1973) is a Bangladeshi politician, businessman, and former debater. He has been a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Naogaon-3 constituency since 2026, representing the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He previously served as President of Badalgachhi Upazila BNP and Joint General Secretary of the Jatiyatabadi Krishak Dal (the BNP's farmers' wing). Babul is also known for his business role as CEO of Akij Logistics Limited and for his early involvement in social service and university debating.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Babul was born around 1973 in Badalgachhi, Naogaon District. From childhood, he engaged in social service. In 1987, while in the eighth grade, he received a Talent Pool scholarship for academic excellence. Despite his family not being wealthy, he donated the entire scholarship amount to poor students and needy people, an act that marked the beginning of his public service orientation.[4][5][6]
He studied at the University of Dhaka, where he earned a Master of Commerce (M.Com) degree. During his university years, Babul was an accomplished debater. He was a multiple-time best debater on Bangladesh Television (BTV), received a lifetime honour from BTV, and founded and served as president of the debate club at Jasimuddin Hall.[7]
Business career
Babul serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Akij Logistics Limited, part of the Akij Group of Companies. His election affidavit lists annual income of approximately ৩৪.৮৩ লাখ টাকা (about ৳3.48 million), primarily from salary/employment and rent, alongside movable and immovable assets totaling around ৪.৫২ কোটি টাকা (৳45.2 million) and liabilities of ৬.২৫ কোটি টাকা (৳62.5 million). His spouse owns a 3-katha plot in Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka.[8][9][10]
Political career
Babul has been active in BNP politics since his youth, aligned with the ideals of party founder Ziaur Rahman. He has served multiple terms as President of Badalgachhi Upazila BNP and as Joint General Secretary of the central committee of Jatiyatabadi Krishak Dal.[2][11]
During the Awami League government period (prior to 2024), when BNP faced widespread repression, Babul provided personal support to arrested leaders and activists. He arranged legal aid, bail, and financial assistance while regularly checking on families, boosting morale among party workers despite facing persecution himself. Local BNP leaders have described him as a guardian figure during difficult times.jibonbrittanto.com
In public statements, Babul has emphasised giving power to the people through elections before any reforms, arguing that elected representatives would naturally resolve issues like commodity prices. He has also affirmed BNP's commitment to the Liberation War, freedom fighters, national anthem, and flag, stating no compromise on these issues.
2026 Jatiya Sangsad election
Babul was nominated by the BNP for the Naogaon-3 constituency (covering Mohadevpur and Badalgachhi upazilas) in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. This was his first parliamentary contest. Despite a rebel independent candidate complicating the race, he won unofficially with 166,889 votes, defeating the nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md. Mahfuzur Rahman (119,421 votes). The Election Commission announced the results on 13 February 2026.
His victory was widely covered in both English and Bengali media, with reports noting strong local support and calls from constituents for him to be considered for a ministerial position.
Personal life
Babul is married; details of his wife and children are not widely publicised beyond his spouse's asset declaration. He maintains a simple public image, as evidenced by reports of him travelling to events by van rather than car.
His election affidavit disclosed two cases under the Explosive Substances Act (one ongoing from before 2024 and one in which he was acquitted in 2022), which he described as politically motivated.
References
- ^ "ফজলে হুদা বাবুল". জীবনবৃত্তান্ত ডটকম. 17 September 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ a b "আয়ের চেয়ে ব্যয় বেশি ফজলে হুদা বাবুলের". Mirror News. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "আগে জনগণের হাতে ক্ষমতা, পরে সংস্কার : ফজলে হুদা বাবুল". NTV Online. 11 January 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "6 new faces from Naogaon in parliament". The Daily Observer. 16 February 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "নওগাঁয় পাঁচটিতে বিএনপি, একটিতে প্রায় ৭ হাজার ভোটের ব্যবধানে জামায়াত জয়ী". Prothom Alo. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
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- ^ "নওগাঁ–৩ দুর্দিনের নেতৃত্বের স্বীকৃতি পেলেন ফজলে হুদা বাবুল". Daily Janakantha. 14 February 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "BNP candidate Fazle Huda wins unofficially from Naogaon-3". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). 13 February 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "মনোনয়ন পাওয়ায় সমর্থকদের নিয়ে শুকরিয়া নামাজ আদায় করলেন ফজলে হুদা". Jugantor. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "শিষ্টাচারবহির্ভূত বাক্যচয়ন থেকে বিরত থাকুন : নওগাঁয় ফজলে হুদা". Kaler Kantho. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "Naogaon court sends 9 BNP men to jail". The Daily Observer. January 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2026.