Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku

Iqbal Hassan Mahmood (; born 10 May 1950), also known as Tuku, is a Bangladeshi politician and industrialist. A member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) National Standing Committee, he has been elected to the Jatiya Sangsad from Sirajganj-2 on four occasions and has served as the minister of power, energy and mineral resources since February 2026. He previously served as state minister of power from 2001 to 2006 and as state minister of agriculture in 2006.

Early life and education Mahmood was born on 10 May 1950 into a Bengali Muslim family of Taluqdars in the village of Koyelgati in Sheyalkol Union, Sirajganj, the son of Abdullah al Mahmood and Abeda Khatun. His father was a politician who served as the minister of industries and natural resources of Pakistan.

Business career Mahmood built his business career through the Apex Group, where he was a founding director and held senior executive roles in several of its export-oriented companies.

Outside the private sector, Mahmood served as a director of Bangladesh Shilpa Rin Sangstha, the state industrial financing institution, and was president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Political career Student politics and Liberation War As a student, Mahmood was active in the East Pakistan Students' Union and took part in the 11-point movement of 1969 against the government of Ayub Khan. He later fought in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.

In the 2026 general election, Mahmood was again elected from Sirajganj-2. On 17 February 2026, he was sworn in as minister of power, energy and mineral resources in the cabinet of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Mahmood appealed the verdict. In June 2011, the High Court Division acquitted him of the charges, but in January 2014, during the Sheikh Hasina government, the ACC appealed and the Appellate Division set aside the acquittal and ordered a fresh hearing.

In May 2023, the High Court again upheld the conviction and original sentence. After the judgment was released, Mahmood went into exile.

In September 2025, the Appellate Division acquitted Mahmood of all charges, overturning the conviction.

Personal life Mahmood is married to Rumana Mahmood, a former member of parliament. They have a son and a daughter. In 2026, Mahmood and Muhit joined the cabinet of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Mahmood's daughter is married to the son of Sheikh Selim.