Mohammad Shahnewaz
Mohammad Shahnewaz | |
|---|---|
| Election Commissioner of Bangladesh | |
| In office 15 February 2012 – 15 February 2017 | |
| President | Zillur Rahman |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Chief Election Commissioner | Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 September 1950 Tippera District, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Known for | Former election commissioner |
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.[1][2]
Early life and Education
He was born on 16 September 1950 in Tippera District, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan (present-day Chandpur District, Bangladesh).[3]
Career
After completing his legal training, Shahnewaz began practicing law in 1980.[3] He become a District and Sessions Judge in Tangail, from which position he retired in 2008.[3]
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.[4]
During his term, Shahnewaz frequently appeared before the media as an official spokesperson for the commission. [5][6]
References
- ^ "Shahnewaz sworn in as election commissioner". The Daily Star. 2012-02-16. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ "Bangladesh Election Commission". www.ecs.gov.bd. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ a b c "Shahnewaz takes oath as new commissioner". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ "New EC to take oath today". today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ "Shahnewaz: UP polls by end of March". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ saifuddin. "DCC polls not possible now: Shah Newaz". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-08-12.