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Mir Shahe Alam | |
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মীর শাহে আলম | |
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| Minister of State for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives | |
| Assumed office 17 February 2026 | |
| Prime Minister | Tarique Rahman |
| Preceded by | Swapan Bhattacharjee |
| Member of Parliament | |
| Assumed office 12 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Shariful Islam Jinnah |
| Constituency | Bogura-2 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1970 |
| Party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Spouse | Mir Laboni Akter |
| Children | 2 sons, 1 daughter |
| Alma mater | Shibganj M.H. College |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
| Website | www |
Mir Shahe Alam is a Bangladeshi politician and a prominent leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He is the elected Member of Parliament for the Bogura-2 (Shibganj) constituency.[1] On 17 February 2026, he was appointed as the State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives in the Tarique Rahman ministry, serving under Cabinet Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.[2] His appointment made him the first cabinet representative from Bogura in more than three decades.[3]
Political Career
[edit]Public Representation
[edit]In 1997, at the age of 23, he was elected as the Chairman of Atmul Union Parishad, becoming the youngest UP Chairman in the country at the time.[3]
13th General Election (2026)
[edit]In the 2026 election for Bogura-2, the BNP initially nominated Mahmudur Rahman Manna, the president of Nagorik Oikya, as the coalition candidate. Following the cancellation of Manna's nomination, the party nominated Mir Shahe Alam.[4] He won the seat with 145,024 votes and was subsequently appointed as a State Minister.[5]
Ministerial Tenure
[edit]As State Minister, Alam has focused on stabilizing rural infrastructure and essential supplies. During a fuel crisis scare, he assured the public that fuel oil supply remained normal and urged against panic.[6] He has also been active in promoting cultural and educational initiatives within the local government framework.[7]
Controversies
[edit]Since 2008, several political cases were filed against him. In 2023, he was arrested and imprisoned in a case involving alleged sabotage.[8] After spending a significant amount of time in custody, he was released on bail by the High Court in early 2024.[9]
In June 2026, Alam became the subject of controversy after opposition lawmakers alleged that three newly created unions in Alam's constituency Mirbari, Digonto, and Simanto had been named after his family title and his two sons. Alam in response denied the allegation, claiming that the names had "miraculously" coincided with those of his sons. This drew criticism from lawmakers within the ruling BNP, who said it had embarrassed the party and raised concerns about favoritism and the government's public image.[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Bogra-2 results: Mir Shahe Alam declared winner". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 12 February 2026.
- ↑ "Portfolios distributed among new ministers, state ministers". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 18 February 2026.
- 1 2 "From UP Chairman to State Minister: Mir Shahe Alam". Prothom Alo. 17 February 2026.
- ↑ "Mir Shahe Alam secures BNP nomination for Bogra-2". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 5 January 2026.
- ↑ "Electoral results of Bogra-2: BNP's Shahe Alam triumphs". Banglanews24.com. 13 February 2026.
- ↑ "The supply of fuel oil is normal: State Minister Mir Shah Alam". The Finance Today. 10 March 2026.
- ↑ "Shahe Alam assures full support for cultural development". Dainik Shiksha. 25 March 2026.
- ↑ "Mir Shahe Alam sent to jail in Bogura". Daily Inqilab. 29 October 2023.
- ↑ "Mir Shahe Alam released on bail". Ajker Patrika. 20 January 2024.
- ↑ "Union Naming After Family State Minister for LGRD Controversy Shahe Alam | Shahe Alam saga leaves BNP MPs embarrassed | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2026-07-13.