Showkat Hossain Sarker
The Honorable Administrator Showkat Hossain Sarker | |
|---|---|
| Gazipur City Corporation | |
| Assumed office 23 February 2026 | |
| Prime Minister | Tarique Rahman |
| Preceded by | Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury |
| President, Gazipur Metropolitan BNP | |
| Assumed office 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 May 1968 |
| Party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Occupation | Business and politics |
Shawkat Hossain Sarkar is a Bangladeshi politician. He is currently serving as the Administrator of Gazipur City Corporation. [1] Before entering politics, he served as the elected Chairman of Kashimpur Union Parishad for about 10 years. He is currently serving as the President of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Gazipur Metropolitan.
Early life and education
Shawkat Hossain Sarkar was born in Gazipur Sadar. He served as the elected chairman of Kashimpur Union Parishad for about 10 years. His father Giasuddin Sarkar served as the chairman for about 10 years. Before that, his grandfather Javed Ali Sarkar and uncle Sohrab Uddin Sarkar were also chairman for 10 years at separate times.
Political career
He is a businessman by profession and has been involved in political activities along with business for a long time. He is serving as the president of the Gazipur Metropolitan City of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Earlier, he served as the Organizing Secretary of the Gazipur Metropolitan City BNP.
Social service and contribution
He is known as a charitable and environmentalist leader in the area. He has spoken out for environmentally friendly industrialization in the constituency and is regularly active in public relations and social activities.
References
- ^ "ইউপি চেয়ারম্যান থেকে গাজীপুর সিটির দায়িত্বে, দাদা–বাবাও ছিলেন ইউপি চেয়ারম্যান". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 23 February 2026.