Shofiqul Haque Milon
Shofiqul Haque Milon | |
|---|---|
শফিকুল হক মিলন | |
Milon in 2025 | |
| Member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Rajshahi-3 | |
| Assumed office 17 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Md Asaduzzaman Asad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 September 1968 |
| Citizenship | Bangladesh |
| Party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Alma mater | University of Rajshahi |
| Occupation | Lawyer and Politician |
| Website | advshofiqulhaquemilon |
Shofiqul Haque Milon (born 27 September 1968)[1] is a Bangladeshi lawyer and politician who was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Rajshahi-3 constituency as a candidate of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party with the party symbol Sheaf of Paddy in the 2026 Bangladeshi general election for the first time.[2][3][4][5]
Political activities
In the 13th National Parliament election, held on 12 February 2026, Shafiqul Haque Milon contested from the Rajshahi-3 (Paba–Mohanpur) constituency as a candidate of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) under the party’s electoral symbol, the paddy sheaf. He received more than 176,000 votes and defeated Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md. Abul Kalam Azad, who secured approximately 137,000 votes under the scales symbol.[6]
Professional life
Shafiqul Haque Milon is an advocate by profession and a lawyer based in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. He has been practicing law in the region for several years and has represented political activists, human rights activists, and members of the public in various legal matters. He has also provided legal support related to political cases, including issues concerning arrests and alleged mistreatment of party members.[7]
Party role
Milon serves as the Joint Secretary for Relief and Rehabilitation of the National Executive Committee of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). In this role, he is involved in coordinating relief activities, rehabilitation initiatives, and disaster response programs organized by the party. He has also participated in public meetings, press conferences, and media discussions where he has commented on political issues, including electoral reforms and the conduct of state institutions toward opposition parties.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "VoteBD candidates". Vote BD. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Milon connects with constituents after victory, showered with supporters' love". Views Bangladesh. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "রাজশাহী-৩ আসনে বেসরকারিভাবে নির্বাচিত হয়েছেন বিএনপির শফিকুল হক মিলন" [BNP's Shafiqul Haque Milon elected unofficially in Rajshahi-3 constituency]. Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "রাজশাহীর ছয়টি আসনে বিজয়ী হয়েছেন যারা" [Who won the six seats in Rajshahi]. Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "মোহাম্মদ শফিকুল হক মিলন". Dhaka Post (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Jamaat conspiring to sabotage election at the last moment: Milon". Views Bangladesh. 9 February 2026. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "রাজনীতির নামে ধর্ম নিয়ে ব্যবসা করতে দেওয়া হবে না: মিলন". Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "তারেক রহমানের মতো দেশ ও মানুষের জন্য কাজ করতে চাই: শফিকুল হক মিলন". Ekattor TV (in Bengali). 12 February 2026. Retrieved 14 February 2026.