Early life
Islam graduated in economics from the University of Dhaka. He later joined the Bangladesh Army.Career
Islam was elected to parliament in 1996, 2008, and 2014 from Brahmanbaria-6 as a candidate of Bangladesh Awami League. He served as the state minister for liberation war affairs. He is the chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Liberation War Ministry.Controversy
According to a probe by the Anti-Corruption Commission, Islam abused his powers as State Minister by providing Freedom Fighter Certificates to five government employees without following proper protocol. According to the commission, three government officials managed to become leaders of the Muktijoddha Sangsad illegally through their political and family connections to Islam.Personal life
Islam is married to Hasu Islam.References
Living people 1951 births University of Dhaka alumni Mukti Bahini personnel Awami League politicians Bangladesh Army officers State Ministers of Liberation War Affairs 11th Jatiya Sangsad members {{AwamiLeague-politician-stub