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MA Mannan

1932 – 2016

Ekushey Padak recipient

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About MA Mannan

Lived 1932 – 2016 (aged 83–84). MA Mannan was a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani politician and neurologist.

M. A. Mannan (c. 1932 – 16 July 2016) was a Bangladeshi educator. He was a Bangladesh Awami League Advisory Council member and former lawmaker. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2015 by the government of Bangladesh for his contribution to education. His home town is Kazirchar Uttorpara.

Early life M. A. Mannan was born on 2 December 1932 in Katiadi Upazila of Kishoreganj District, His father's name was Amber Ali and his mother's name was Sakhina Begum. He obtained his FCPS degree in internal medicine from the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1987. His College is Sagardi College.

Career Mannan was an elected Awami League member of parliament (MP) from the Kishoreganj-2 (Katiadi-Pakundia) constituency in 2001 and 2008. He was the founding head of the Department of Neurology of Institute of Post Graduation and Medical Research (now named BSMMU). He was the founder-president of Neurology Foundation, Dhaka and Epilepsy Association of Bangladesh.

Mannan founded Dr Abdul Mannan Mohila College.

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1932
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Ekushey Padak

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Frequently asked questions

Who was MA Mannan?

Ekushey Padak recipient

When was MA Mannan born?

MA Mannan was born in 1932.

When did MA Mannan die?

MA Mannan died on 16 July 2016 in Dhaka.

What was MA Mannan's occupation?

MA Mannan was a politician and neurologist.

What nationality was MA Mannan?

MA Mannan was Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: MA Mannan

· Wikidata: Q26213615

· DBpedia: M. A. Mannan (neurologist)

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