DHAKA, Apr 13, 2026 (BSS) – Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed was born on June 30, 1962 in Chakaria Upazila (now Pekua Upazila) of Cox's Bazar district in a respectable Muslim family.  His father is Moulvi Saidul Haque and mother Begum Ayesha Haque. He is the fourth child among two brothers and three sisters in the family. Ahmed had a brilliant academic career. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons.) and Master of Laws (LLM) degrees from the University of Dhaka. During his student life, he was widely recognized as a "gifted debater".  His student political life was vibrant and distinguished. He was a founding member of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and served as the Vice-President and Acting President of its Central Committee. He played a pivotal role in the anti-autocracy movements of the 1980s. Ahmed had an illustrious political and administrative career. He was engaged in the Law profession as a member of the Dhaka Bar Association for several years. As a 7th BCS (Administration) cadre officer, he served as Magistrate and Assistant Commissioner for several years.  Later, he served as the Assistant Private Secretary to the then Honourable Prime Minister Deshnetri Begum Khaleda Zia with reputation during the period of 1991-96. He created a milestone by being elected as a Member of Parliament three consecutive times from the Cox's Bazar-1 (Chakaria-Pekua) constituency in the 6th, 7th, and 8th National Parliamentary Elections. During the BNP-led four-party alliance government in 2001, he served as the State Minister for Communication. His tenure was marked by extensive infrastructural development in the country's communication sector. Currently, he is a key policymaker for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and serves as a member of its highest decision-making body, the National Standing Committee.  During the movements for democracy in 2013, 2014 and 2015, he served as the party's Joint Secretary General and Spokesperson with immense courage. Despite adverse conditions, his leadership and guidance to grassroots workers earned him significant popularity.  On March 10, 2015, he became a victim of enforced disappearance by the fascist government and was forced into exile for nearly nine and a half years. Following the fall of the fascist government through the student-led mass uprising on August 5, 2024, he returned to his homeland. Upon his return, he played a crucial role in the process of national unity and democratic reform of state structure. He contributed significantly to building trust and consensus among various political parties and stakeholders through active participation in political dialogues organized by the National Consensus Commission led by Professor Yunus.  His prudence, diplomatic skills, and pragmatic approach in these dialogues were highly acclaimed and helped pave the way for Bangladesh's return to a democratic path. Ahmed has represented Bangladesh in various international organizations, including the United Nations, as well as in various international seminars, bilateral meetings, and conferences. In the current National Parliament, his profound constitutional knowledge, visionary thinking, and constructive participation in debates have made parliamentary proceedings more vibrant and effective.  His deep understanding of the Constitution and state governance structures continues to provide valuable insights in resolving complex national issues. Known as an efficient organizer and articulate leader, Salahuddin Ahmed enjoys reading books and gardening in his leisure time. His blend of administrative experience and political wisdom has elevated him to a unique height in national politics.  In personal life, he is married and father of two sons and two daughters. His wife Hasina Ahmed is a former elected Member of Parliament and a successful women leader.

RANGPUR, April 13, 2026 (BSS) - A workshop on monitoring and survey of the 'Novotheater Establishment (Second Revised)' project was held at the conference room of the Rangpur Public Works Department (PWD) Zonal Office today. The workshop was jointly organised by the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED), Civic Foundation and Rangpur PWD Zone. Director General of IMED's Monitoring and Evaluation Sector-7 Dr Md Manzurul Islam attended the workshop virtually as the chief guest. Among others, Additional Chief Engineer of Rangpur PWD Zone Sheikh Mizanur Rahman, Director of IMED Md Saiful Islam, Private Secretary to the Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology Md Al Amin, Deputy Director of IMED Sarmin Yasmin and Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Saiful Islam were present.  Project Director Md Abdul Halim presided over the workshop. The chief guest said proper implementation of the modern Novotheater would help future generations gain knowledge about science and space research. He stressed the need for developing a scientific mindset among students to build a progressive society. "We hope the remaining work of the project will be completed soon," he said. After completion, the Novotheater will be opened to people from all walks of life. The programme was conducted by Executive Director of Civic Foundation Dr Md Rahmat Ullah.