About Mohammad Shahnewaz
Born 1950. Mohammad Shahnewaz is a Bangladeshi jurist.
Mohammad Shahnewaz (born 16 September 1950) is a former Election Commissioner of Bangladesh. He served in this role from 15 February 2012 to 15 February 2017.
Early life and education He was born on 16 September 1950 in Tippera District, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan (present-day Chandpur District, Bangladesh).
On 15 February 2012, Shahnewaz was sworn in as an Election Commissioner by the Chief Justice Mohammad Muzammel Hossain. His appointment came after the expiry of the previous commissioner M Shakhawat Hossain's term.
During his term, Shahnewaz frequently appeared before the media as an official spokesperson for the commission.
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Bangladeshi jurist
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Mohammad Shahnewaz was born on 16 September 1950 in Chandpur District.
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Mohammad Shahnewaz is a jurist.
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Mohammad Shahnewaz is Bangladeshi.
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