M A Khaleq (1921-2008) was a judge and adviser, with the rank of minister, of Shahabuddin Ahmed caretaker government.

Early life

Khaleq was born in 1921 in Sonarai,

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, Nilphamari District,

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. He graduated from Carmichael College in Rangpur. He completed his masters and law degree from

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Career

In 1947, Khaleq joined the judicial branch of the East Pakistan Civil Service. From 1956 to 1966, he was served as the Secretary of East Pakistan Assembly. He then served as Sessions and District Judge. He retired from judicial service 1983. He worked at the Administrative Appellate Tribunal. He was commissioner of the Journalists' Wage Board Commission. He was a member of the Dhaka Shishu Hospital trustee board. He was an advisor in charge of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs in the Shahabuddin Ahmed Cabinet.

Death

Khaleq died on 4 January 2008. His eldest daughter, Shaheen Sultana, is married to

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References

1921 births 2008 deaths Advisors of Caretaker Government of Bangladesh Carmichael College alumni University of Calcutta alumni People from Nilphamari District {{Bangladesh-bio-stub