About A K M Nurul Islam
Lived 1919 – 2015 (aged 96). A K M Nurul Islam was a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani politician.
A. K. M. Nurul Islam (died 14 November 2015) was a Bangladeshi judge and the vice president of Bangladesh from 1986 to 1989.
Early life and education Islam was born to M. Abdus Sobhan and Atafunnesa Khanam. He completed a master's degree in English literature at Calcutta University in 1947. He earned an LLB in 1950.
Career Islam was a judge of the East Pakistan High Court from 1967 to 1971.
He was the chief election commissioner of Bangladesh Election Commission from 1977 to 1984. In 1986, he was the member of parliament for Manikganj-2. He was appointed the vice president of the country on 1 December 1986 by the then President Hussain Muhammad Ershad.
He was replaced as vice president in August 1989.
Personal life Islam was married to Jahanara Arzu, an Ekushey Padak-winning poet. Together they had two sons including Justice Md. Ashfaqul Islam and a daughter, professor Minara Zahan.
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Who was A K M Nurul Islam?
politician
When was A K M Nurul Islam born?
A K M Nurul Islam was born on 1 August 1919.
When did A K M Nurul Islam die?
A K M Nurul Islam died on 14 November 2015 in Dhaka.
What was A K M Nurul Islam's occupation?
A K M Nurul Islam was a politician.
What nationality was A K M Nurul Islam?
A K M Nurul Islam was Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.
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