Choyon Islam
Bangladeshi politician
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Choyon Islam (born 16 November 1961)[2] is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and a former Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Sirajganj-6 constituency.[3][4]
Preceded byMerina Jahan Kabita
ConstituencySirajganj-6
Preceded byManzur Quader
Succeeded byHashibur Rahman Swapon
Choyon Islam | |
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| চয়ন ইসলাম | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 29 January 2024 – 6 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Merina Jahan Kabita |
| Constituency | Sirajganj-6 |
| In office 25 January 2009 – 29 January 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Manzur Quader |
| Succeeded by | Hashibur Rahman Swapon |
| Constituency | Sirajganj-6 |
| In office 1998 – 13 July 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Hashibur Rahman Swapon |
| Succeeded by | M.A. Matin |
| Constituency | Sirajganj-7 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 November 1961 |
| Party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Spouse | Lily Islam |
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| Rabindra Bharati University | |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Career
Choyon Islam was elected to parliament from Sirajganj-6 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate in 2008. He was made a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Jute and Textile Ministry.[5]
Choyon became Member of Parliament for third time after winning the Sirajganj-6 constituency in 2024 general election as an Awami League nominated candidate. After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government, he was arrested from Gazipur on 10 February 2024.[6]