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A.N.M Samsul Islam is an Bangladeshi politician. He is now the acting amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.
Early life
Samsul Islam born in Chittagong to a Muslim family in 1957. His father's name is Mohammad Ali Mia and mother's name is Amena Khatun. After completing his graduation he entered public service.
Political and professional life
A. N. M. Samsul Islam was closely connected to political and social activities from his student life. He was elected president of Bangladesh Islami Chhattra Shibir, Chittagong North Zone, in 1978. He was the president of Chittagong University Zone of Bangladesh Islami Chhattra Shibir from October 1981 to September 1985. He was elected central secretary general of Bangladesh Islami Chhattra Shibir in 1985, and central president in 1987.
He handled numerous social services and security programs beginning in 1989. Besides professional activities, he joined Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami . He was elected Secretary of Chittagong city Zone of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. He had to go to jail because of his movement against autocracy in 1999. He was elected amir of Chittagong city Zone of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in 2000. He was elected as member of parliament in National election of 2008 at Chittagong-14 (Satkania-Lohagara)
He is the candidate for Chittagong-15 (Satkania-Lohagara) in the national election of 30 December 2018.
Imprisonment
He was sent to prison for the conspiracy of government party three times in last few years. He spent more than two and half year in prison.
Contribution
Samsul was the chairman of the board of trustees of International Islamic University, Chittagong, and is now the senior vice chairman of the board of trustees of Chittagong International Medical College and Hospital.
Present activities
He is now the acting Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islam.