Shaikh Faridul Islam
Shaikh Faridul Islam | |
|---|---|
শেখ ফরিদুল ইসলাম | |
| Member of Parliament for Bagerhat-3 | |
| Assumed office 17 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Habibun Nahar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 January 1970 |
| Party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
Shaikh Faridul Islam (born 3 January 1970) is a Bangladeshi politician and Member of Parliament representing the Bagerhat-3 constituency. He was elected in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election as a candidate of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).[1]
Early life and education
Faridul Islam was born in Baradia village under Rampal Upazila in Bagerhat District, Bangladesh. His father, Alhaj S.K. Abdur Rahman, was a retired businessman, and his mother, Alhaj Shakhina Begum, was a homemaker.
He completed his primary education in his village. He passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination in 1984 from Baintala Kashipur High School and the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination in 1986 from Abul Kalam College, Rampal, Bagerhat. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Dhaka (examination held in 1990, result published in 1992).
He earned a PhD in Environmental Science in 2012 from American World University, California, United States. His research was titled “Climate Change and Livelihood in the Sundarbans of Bangladesh.”[2]
Political career
Faridul Islam was elected as a Member of Parliament for Bagerhat-3 in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election held in 2026, representing the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. This was his first election to the national parliament. He is also involved in providing free eye care services alongside his political activities.[3]
References
- ^ "BNP's Faridul Islam elected in Bagerhat-3". Jugantor (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Biography of Shaikh Faridul Islam". Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Dr. Shaikh Faridul Islam wins Bagerhat-3 seat". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 February 2026.