Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid -File photo

DHAKA, April 6, 2026 (BSS) - Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid is a prominent politician, industrialist and exporter who has made significant contributions to industry, trade, agriculture and public service in Bangladesh.

Born on January 23, 1958, in Cumilla District, he hails from a respected Muslim family. He is the son of Ali Mia and Amena Begum. Over the years, he has built a reputation as a visionary leader with strong business acumen and a commitment to social responsibility.

Rashid has long been associated with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), where he is recognized as a dedicated and capable organizer. He currently serves as a member of the party Chairman’s Advisory Council. Previously, he held several important positions within the party, including Member of the National Executive Committee (2001–2009), Joint Secretary for Agriculture Affairs (2010–2016), and Relief and Rehabilitation Affairs Secretary (2016–2025). He also served as General Secretary (2009–2022) and later Convener (2022–2025) of Cumilla South District BNP.

In his parliamentary career, Rashid was elected as a Member of Parliament from the Cumilla-9 (Sadar South–Lalmai) constituency in the 6th National Parliamentary Election. He also contested the 2008 and 2018 national elections from Cumilla-6 constituency as a BNP nominee.

Recognizing his experience and competence in governance, he has been entrusted with key ministerial responsibilities and is currently serving as Minister of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock and the Ministry of Agriculture.

Apart from politics, Rashid is one of the pioneering entrepreneurs in Bangladesh’s footwear industry. He served as Chairman of Lalmai Group, under whose leadership the group expanded both domestically and internationally. His enterprises received the National Export Trophy (Gold and Silver) 12 times, and he was named a Commercially Important Person (CIP) 13 times. His companies were also recognized four times among the country’s top taxpayers.

He held leadership roles in several companies, including Lalmai Footwear Limited, Arku Industries Manufacturing Limited, Baby Nutrition Limited, Lalmai Food Products, Organic Nutrition Limited and Arku Foods Limited. His investments in food and nutrition sectors have contributed to ensuring safe and healthy food production in the country.

Rashid has also made notable contributions to social welfare and women’s education. The Barapara Amena Begum Girls’ High School, established by him in Sadar South Upazila of Cumilla, is playing an important role in promoting girls’ education in the area.

To promote export trade, he has traveled extensively to countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, China and Japan, as well as various nations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. 

Through participation in international conferences, seminars, trade fairs and investment summits, he has actively promoted Bangladeshi products in global markets.

In his personal life, he is married to Musammat Tahmina Akter, and they have two sons, Iftekhar Rashid and Enayet Rashid.

As a committed industrialist and politician, Mohammed Aminur Rashid continues to uphold the principles of honesty, hard work and integrity in his professional, social and political life.