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Aminul Haque
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আমিনুল হক
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| Member of Parliament for Rajshahi-1 |
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| In office 1991–2006 |
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| Succeeded by | Omor Faruk Chowdhury |
| Posts and Telecommunications Minister | |
| In office 2001–2006 |
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| Born | 1942/1943 |
| Died | (aged 76) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
Aminul Haque (born 1942 or 1943 – died April 21, 2019) was a politician from Bangladesh. He was a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Mr. Haque served as a government minister. He was the Minister of Post and Telecommunications for Bangladesh. He was also a member of parliament for the Rajshahi-1 area. He held this position from 1991 to 2006.
Aminul Haque's Political Journey
Aminul Haque was a barrister. This means he was a type of lawyer. He was chosen by the people to be a member of parliament. He represented the Rajshahi-1 area. This happened in the elections of 1991, 1996, and 2001.
From 2001 to 2006, he served as a minister. He was the Minister of Post and Telecommunications. This role meant he was in charge of things like mail and phone services for the country.
Legal Challenges and Imprisonment
During his time in politics, Aminul Haque faced some legal challenges. In 2007, a court made a decision about him. He was sentenced to prison for a long time. This was because he was found to have helped certain groups. These groups were involved in causing trouble for people.
In July 2009, Mr. Haque turned himself in. He was then sent to jail.
Later Life and Passing
Aminul Haque passed away on April 21, 2019. He was 76 years old. He died due to lung cancer.
