14 Facts About Akbar Hossain

Bir Protik Akbar Hossain was a Bangladeshi politician of Bangladesh National Party.

Akbar Hossain served as the minister of Minister for Shipping, Minister for the Environment and Forests and Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources.

Akbar Hossain joined the army at Kakul Military Academy in Pakistan in May 1966, after his commission, he was posted to the 31 Baluch Regiment.

Akbar Hossain joined the War of Independence in 1971 first under Khaled Musharraf and then with the Z force headed by Ziaur Rahman.

Akbar Hossain was decorated for gallantry, receiving the 'Bir Protik' for his role in the War.

Akbar Hossain then became actively involved in politics and helped form the United People's Party in January 1974.

Akbar Hossain went on to become the Vice-President of the UPP.

In 1977, the UPP merged with the Jatiyatabadi Front, Akbar Hossain left and joined Bangladesh National Party and played a crucial role in its founding.

Akbar Hossain was first made Special Secretary and then held the position of Joint Secretary General and was one of the Vice-Presidents of the BNP up until his death.

In 1978, Akbar Hossain was appointed as the minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources under the government of President Ziaur Rahman.

Akbar Hossain was first elected a Member of the Bangladesh Parliament in 1979, he represented the Comilla 8th constituency in the 2nd Jatiyo Sangshad elections, a seat he was re-elected to four times.

Akbar Hossain returned to government as Minister for the Environment and Forests in October 1993.

In October 2001, Akbar Hossain was appointed Minister for Shipping after the BNP led four-party alliance won the 8th Jatiyo Sangshad elections, with a two-thirds majority and Khaleda Zia became the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for the third time.

Akbar Hossain died in Dhaka in 2006 following a massive heart attack.