Morshed Khan facts for kids
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Morshed Khan
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মোরশেদ খান
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Khan in 2014
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 14 November 2001 – 29 October 2006 |
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| Prime Minister | Khaleda Zia |
| Preceded by | A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Iajuddin Ahmed |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 19 March 1996 – 27 October 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Sirajul Islam Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | M. Abdul Latif |
| Constituency | Chittagong-10 |
| In office 7 May 1986 – 3 March 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Sirajul Islam Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Begum Kamrun Nahar Jafar |
| Constituency | Chittagong-10 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 August 1940 Chittagong, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Other political affiliations |
Jatiya Party (Ershad) |
| Spouse | Nasrin Khan |
| Alma mater | Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology |
| Occupation | Politician |
Morshed Khan was a well-known politician from Bangladesh. He was born on August 8, 1940. He served as the country's Foreign Minister for several years. He also represented the Chittagong-10 area as a member of parliament.
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His Education
Morshed Khan studied engineering. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. This university is located in Japan.
His Political Career
Morshed Khan began his political journey in 1986. He was first elected as a member of the Jatiya Sangsad. This is the national parliament of Bangladesh.
Serving in Parliament
After his first election, he was chosen by the people three more times. He served in parliament in February 1996, June 1996, and again in 2001. This shows he was a trusted representative for his area.
Role as Foreign Minister
From 2001 to 2006, Morshed Khan held a very important position. He was the Foreign Minister for the government of Bangladesh. In this role, he helped manage Bangladesh's relationships with other countries around the world. He also served as a special envoy to the prime minister. He was also the chairman of the Bangladesh Special Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Retirement from Politics
Morshed Khan decided to retire from politics. He resigned from his position as vice president of the BNP party. This happened on November 5, 2019.
His Family Life
Morshed Khan is married to Nasrin Khan. She is originally from Jalpaiguri.
His Children
- His son is Faisal Morshed Khan.
- Faisal was the managing director of CityCell Mobile. This was a pioneering mobile phone company in Bangladesh.
- Faisal is married to his cousin. She is the daughter of A. M. Zahiruddin Khan.
- Morshed Khan's daughter is married to the only son of Salman F Rahman.
Images for kids
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Morshed Khan in 2014
