Nationality Bangldeshi Died 16 July 2016 | Awards Ekushey Padak Award Ekushey Padak | |
Resting place Banani Graveyard, Dhaka Occupation Doctor, Educator, politician | ||
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.
Career
Mannan was an elected Awami League Member of the Parliament (MP) from Kishoreganj-2 (Katiadi-Pakundia) constituency in 2001 and 2008. 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. He was also the founder of Bangladesh Tourism.
Mannan founded "Dr Abdul Mannan Women's Medical College".
References
M. A. Mannan (neurologist) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA