Rashedul Islam (politician)

Md. Rashedul Islam Rashed (known as Hafez Rashedul Islam; born 1990) is Bangladeshi politician, businessperson, writer and member of the parliament from Sherpur-1 constituency in Bangladesh government. He is former central president of Bangladesh Islami Chhatrashibir. Currently he is the Central Mojlish-e-Shura Member of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.

Early life and family Hafez Rashedul Islam was born in 1990 in Kumri Mudipara village under Bajitkhila Union of Sherpur Sadar Upazila in Sherpur District, Bangladesh. His father is Md. Abul Kashem and mother is Raziya Begum. He is the youngest among five siblings. He married Rukaiya Binte Selim in 2023, and the couple has one daughter.

Education

Hafez Rashedul Islam completed his primary education at Kumri Kalitala Government Primary School. He later studied at Kumri Bajitkhila Islamia Dakhil Madrasah and completed his Qur’an memorization (Hifz) from Ghonapara Hafezia Madrasa and Farukia Darussalam Madrasa Sherpur.

He passed Dakhil (SSC Equivalent) from Al-Jamiatul Islamia Fazil Madrasa and Alim (HSC Equivalent) from Tamirul Millat Kamil Madrasah. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Master of Science degrees in population science and human resource development from the University of Rajshahi.

He also earned a professional diploma in information technology from the Bangladesh Technical Education Board and completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Manarat International University.

In 2023, he joined Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. He currently serves as a member of the Dhaka Metropolitan South Working Committee and a member of the party’s Central Mojlish-e-Shura. + Electoral history of Hafez Rashedul Islam Year Election Constituency Party Votes Vote (%) Result 2026 2026 Bangladeshi general election Sherpur-1 Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami 130,989 62.8% Won

Professional career Hafez Rashedul Islam began his professional career as an executive director of Planter Skill Development Limited (PSDL) in Dhaka. He later became an entrepreneur and established multiple ventures.

He is involved in managing a publishing house, Hajj and Umrah agency, online news portal, Hospital, Agro farm, medical consultancy agency, and educational institutions. Following the political developments in early August 2024, he was released from detention.

After the uprising, he has been involved in support activities for affected individuals and families.

Online publications

Islam regularly publishes articles on his personal website covering Islamic studies, leadership, governance, politics, economics, education, parenting, and current national and international affairs.