M. A. Mannan (neurologist)

For other people named Abdul Mannan, see Abdul Mannan (disambiguation).
M. A. Mannan
Born c. 1932
Died 16 July 2016(2016-07-16) (aged 84)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Resting place Banani Graveyard, Dhaka
Nationality Bangldeshi
Occupation Doctor, Educator, politician
Awards Ekushey Padak

M. Abdul 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.[1]

Career

Mannan was an elected Awami League Member of the Parliament (MP) from Kishoreganj-2 (Katiadi-Pakundia) constituency in 2001 and 2008.[2] He was the founding Head of 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.[2] He was also the founder of Bangladesh Tourism.[3]

Mannan founded "Dr Abdul Mannan Women's Medical College".[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Poet Nurul Huda among 15 named for Ekushey Padak 2015". bdnews24.com. 8 February 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Language Movement veteran Prof Dr MA Mannan's burial tomorrow". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Ex-MP Dr Mannan passes away". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 16 July 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  4. ↑ "President mourns death of Abdul Mannan". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
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