Shamim Shahnawaz Explained

Shamim Shahnawaz (born 6 July 1974)^[1] is a Bangladeshi politician and a former Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Pirojpur-3 constituency. He defeated 5 time MP Md. Rustum Ali Faraji.^{[2] [3]}

Political career

Shamim Shahnawaz younger brother Ashrafur Rahman was nominated by Bangladesh Awami League for the Pirojpur-3 Mathbaria seat in the 12th National Assembly elections of 2024. Later he had to withdraw his nomination due to seat sharing calculations. Although the nomination was withdrawn, Ashrafur Rahman supported his elder brother, independent candidate Shamim Shahnewaz. "As a result, Shamim Shahnewaz, with the banana stick symbol, defeated four-time MP Md. Rustum Ali Faraji, securing 62,130 votes to become a member of parliament.^{[4] [5]} After the non-cooperation movement in 2024, President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved the National Assembly, resulting in him losing his position as a member of parliament.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Member profile. 2024-11-18. Government of Bangladesh.
2. Web site: Md. Shamim Shahnewous . 2024-01-10 . Bangladesh Parliament . en.
3. Web site: independent candidate's man killed in pirojpur. 2024-01-11. Dhakatribune.
4. https://www.dhakatimes24.com/2024/01/08/338907 Shamim Shahnewaz was elected after defeating Rustam Ali Farazi
5. https://www.khaborerkagoj.com/national/797967 Independent Shamim Shahnewaz is the winner defeating the four-time MP of Pirojpur-3
6. https://www.dailyjanakantha.com/national/news/729075 Proclamation of dissolution of National Parliament