Mockbul Hossain ( – 24 May 2020) was a Bangladeshi Businessman and Politician. He served as a Member of Parliament representing the Dhaka-9 constituency. He was also Advisory Council Member of

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Early life and education

Hossain was born in

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. He earned his MA and

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degrees from the

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Career

Mockbul Hossain was a Member of Advisory Council of Bangladesh Awami League. He was elected to parliament from Dhaka-9 as a

candidate in June 1996.

Awards

* Bangladesh Development Sangsad Gold Medal Award

Personal life and death

Hossain died while undergoing treatment for

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on 24 May 2020 during the

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References

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