M. Matiur Rahman

M. Matiur Rahman (1 September 1923 – 9 January 2018), briefly Matiur Rahman or Motiur, was minister of communications, a member of parliament, a secretary, and an ambassador. He played an active role in the general election of 1946. He was the founding president of Barishal Samity and East Pakistan Federation in Karachi. M Matiur Rahman was arrested during the liberation war. Later, with the efforts from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and with the help of the Red Cross in an independent Bangladesh, M Matiur Rahman returned to his homeland along with his family. After returning to Bangladesh, M Matiur Rahman joined as the secretary of the Ministry of Industries.

Early life and education Rahman was born on 1 September 1923 in Jaykul, Kawkhali Upazila, Pirojpur district, Bengal Presidency, British India. In 1938 he passed his matriculation from Kaukhali High School. He completed his intermediate from Brojomohun College in 1940. He later obtained his bachelor's degree from the same college in 1942. He later studies political science, international relations and law at the University of Dhaka.

He was appointed as the secretary of industries in November 1975. On 23 January 1976, he was made the secretary of commerce. He held the position until 2 August 1982. He was appointed Bangladesh ambassador to Japan and South Korea on 21 October 1982. He served there until 31 August 1984.

He was elected to parliament from Barisal-5 as a Jatiya Party (Ershad) candidate in 1986 and 1988. He served as the minister of communications from 30 November 1986 to 26 March 1988.

Personal life He married Syeda Asia Begum in 1947. They had two sons and five daughters together.

Death He died on 9 January 2018 at Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was buried in Jaykul, Kawkhali Upazila, Pirojpur district, at his family graveyard beside his parents.