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Abdul Quader Mollah
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| আব্দুল কাদের মোল্লা | |
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| Born | 14 August 1948 Amirabad, Faridpur, East Pakistan
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| Died | 12 December 2013 (aged 65) Old Dhaka Central Jail, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Resting place | Faridpur Sadar, Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Organization | Jamaat e Islami |
| Known for | Islamic Leader, Politics |
| Spouse(s) | Sanoara Jahan Peyari |
Abdul Quader Mollah (Bengali: আব্দুল কাদের মোল্লা; born August 14, 1948 – died December 12, 2013) was a politician from Bangladesh. He was a leader in a political party called Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.
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Early Life and Education
Abdul Quader Mollah was born in 1948 in a village called Amirabad, located in the Faridpur area of Bangladesh. He went to school at Amirabad Fazlul Huq Institute.
He continued his studies at Rajendra College, where he earned a science degree in 1968. While he was in college, he became a leader in a student group. This group was connected to the political party he would later join.
Career Before Politics
Before becoming a full-time politician, Quader Mollah worked as a teacher. He taught at Rifles Public School and College. For a short time, he even became the acting principal of the school.
He also worked with journalists. He was elected as the Vice President of the Dhaka Journalists' Union for two years in a row, in 1982 and 1983. Quader Mollah was married to Sanwar Jahan.
Political Journey
Abdul Quader Mollah became very active in politics in Bangladesh. He was a key member of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami party.
Role in the 1971 War
In 1971, Bangladesh fought for its independence. At that time, leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami party did not support the independence movement. Abdul Quader Mollah was part of a student group that joined a special force called Al-Badar. This force was involved in the war.
After Bangladesh became independent, the new government did not allow the Jamaat-e-Islami party to be involved in politics for some time.
Return to Politics
Later, in 1975, there was a change in government. The new leaders allowed the Jamaat-e-Islami party to participate in politics again. Abdul Quader Mollah then became very active in the party. By 2010, he had become an assistant secretary general, which is a high-ranking position.
He was also briefly arrested in 1996 along with another political leader. This happened before an election that caused some debate.
Legal Proceedings and Outcome
Abdul Quader Mollah was accused of serious crimes that happened during the 1971 war. These accusations were handled by a special court in Bangladesh called the International Crimes Tribunal. The court found him responsible for these crimes.
He was given a death sentence by the court. This decision led to different reactions. Some international groups and countries, like the United Nations and Turkey, expressed concerns. However, many people in Bangladesh strongly supported the court's decision. Abdul Quader Mollah was executed in December 2013.
See also
In Spanish: Abdul Quader Molla para niños
