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Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান
Member of Parliament from Bagerhat-1
In office
15 February 1996 – 12 June 1996
Preceded by Mozammel Hossain
Succeeded by Sheikh Hasina
Personal details
Political party Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a politician from Bangladesh. He is a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, which is one of the main political groups in the country. He was chosen by voters to be a member of parliament for the Bagerhat-1 area in February 1996. Being a member of parliament means he helped make decisions and laws for his community and country.

Political Journey

Becoming a Member of Parliament

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was elected to parliament from the Bagerhat-1 area. This happened during the general election held on 15 February 1996. He ran as a candidate for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. When someone is elected to parliament, they represent the people of their area in the country's main law-making body.

Later Elections

After his term, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ran for election again. However, he was not successful in the elections held on 12 June 1996 and in 2001. In both these elections, he was still representing the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Even when a politician doesn't win, running in elections is an important part of how democracy works.

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