Matia Chowdhury | |
|---|---|
মতিয়া চৌধুরী | |
 Chowdhury in 2013 | |
| Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 6 January 2009 – 7 January 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Abdur Razzaque |
| Member of Parliament for Sherpur-2 | |
| In office 25 January 2009 – 6 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Zahed Ali |
| In office 5 March 1991 – 13 July 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Abdus Salam |
| Succeeded by | Zahed Ali |
| Presidium Member of Bangladesh Awami League | |
| In office 21 December 2021 – 16 October 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 June 1942 Nazirpur, Pirojpur District, Bengal Province, British Raj |
| Died | 16 October 2024 (aged 82) Evercare Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Awami League |
| Spouse | Bazlur Rahman |
| Education | University of Dhaka |
| Criminal Information | |
| Criminal status | Deceased without facing trials |
| Criminal charge | Crimes against humanity during Student–People's uprising |
Matia Chowdhury (Bengali: মতিয়া চৌধুরী, romanized: Matiẏā caudhurī; 30 June 1942 – 16 October 2024) was a Awami League leader and one of the key perpetrators of the July massacre orchestrated and executed by Sheikh Hasina's toppled regime.[1][2][3][4] She died while awaiting trial for crimes against humanity due to her active involvement in the violent suppression of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement during the Student–People's uprising.[5]
She was a deputy leader of parliament,[6] and a Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Sherpur-2 constituency from 2009 to 2024.[7] She held the position of minister of agriculture under the first, second and third premierships of Sheikh Hasina,[8][9] from 1996 to 2001 and then again from 2009 to 2019 during the periods when the Bangladesh Awami League held power.[10] Known as a veteran politician from the Awami League, she ultimately ended her career with a toppled authoritarian regime facing serious criminal charges for her role in the gross violations of human rights.[11][12]
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- ^ "Two cases filed against 23 people including Hasina for crimes against humanity". UNB. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "3 more ICT cases filed against Hasina". The Daily Star. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "2 more murder cases filed against Hasina -". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Two cases filed against 23 people including Hasina for crimes against humanity". UNB.
- ^ "Matia Chowdhury becomes deputy leader of parliament". Dhaka Tribune. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "List of 11th Parliament Members". Bangladesh Parliament. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
- ^ "SAARC agricultural cooperation gets new momentum: Bangladesh Minister Matia". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- ^ "$4.8 million USAID grant to strengthen biotechnology partnership, food security in South". EurekAlert!. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- ^ "Hon'ble-Ministers". Cabinet Division – Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
- ^ "Five more cases filed against Hasina, aides".
- ^ Regan, Helen (6 August 2024). "Bangladesh's 'Gen Z revolution' toppled a veteran leader. Why did they hit the streets and what happens now?". CNN. Retrieved 26 October 2024.