Biography
AHM Mostafa Kamal (born 16 March 1944) is a Bangladeshi politician who has served as the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) of Bangladesh since 2024. He is a veteran leader of the Awami League and has held multiple ministerial positions.
Born in Comilla district, Kamal was a freedom fighter during the 1971 Liberation War. He entered politics through the Awami League and has been elected to parliament multiple times. He has served as Minister of Defence, Minister of Finance and Planning, and Minister of Local Government.
As a long-serving member of the Awami League, Kamal has been a close ally of Sheikh Hasina. He is known for his parliamentary expertise and his role in maintaining order in parliament. In 2024, after the formation of the interim government, he was re-elected as Speaker of the parliament.
Awards & Honours
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