Abdus Salam (general)

Abdus Salam rcds, psc is a former two star army officer, cabinet minister and politician. Affiliated with the Bangladesh Awami League, he served as a Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Mymensingh-9 constituency in 2024. On 11 January 2024, he is a former minister of the Ministry of Planning served in 2024.

Career

Salam was elected to parliament from Mymensingh-9 as an Awami League candidate in 2008. His nomination was cancelled by the Bangladesh Election Commission for defaulting on a loan. He appealed the cancellation and was subsequently elected during the appeal process. In 2013, Bangladesh High Court cancelled his election following an appeal by an Awami League activists.
Salam was elected to parliament from Mymensingh-9 as an Awami League candidate on 7 January 2024.