Tofail ahmed biography of christopher

Bangladeshi Politician, Minister of Commerce, Government of the Republic of Bangladesh

Tofail Ahmed (born 22 October 1943)^[2] is a Bangladeshi politician.

He is a 7-term Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Bhola-1, Bhola-2 and Bakerganj-1 constituencies during 1973–2024. Previously he served as the Minister of Commerce and Minister of Industries of the Government of Bangladesh.^[3]

Early life and education

Ahmed was born on 22 October 1943 to Bengali Muslim parents Moulvi Azhar Ali and Fatema Begum in the village of Koralia in Bhola Island, then a part of the Backergunge District of the Bengal Presidency in a very poor family.^[4]

Ahmed studied at the Bhola Government High School until 1960 and then at the Brojomohun College until 1962.

He graduated from the University of Dacca with a Master of Science in Soil science.^[5][6]

Career

Ahmed joined the Awami League and in support of