Ilias Ahmed Chowdhury


Ilias Ahmed Chowdhury was a Bangladesh Awami League politician and Member of Parliament from Madaripur-1.

Early life and family

Chowdhury was the paternal cousin of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He was the nephew of President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. His mother, Sheikh Fatema Begum, was the eldest sister of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Chowdhury was married to his first-cousin Sheikh Feroza Begum, the daughter of his mother's younger sister, Sheikh Asia Begum. Their sons Liton Chowdhury and Nixon Chowdhury are both politicians and members of parliament in Bangladesh.

Career

Chowdhury was elected to Parliament on 1991 Bangladeshi general election from Madaripur-1 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate. His closest rival was Abul Khaer Chowdhury of the Jatiya Party.

Death and legacy

Chowdhury died in 1991 while in office. His son, Noor-E-Alam Chowdhury Liton, served was elected Member of parliament from Madaripur-1 after his death. Ilias Ahmed Chowdhury Degree College is a college in Madaripur District named after him.