Abdul Malek (1935–2000) was a Jatiya Party (Ershad) politician and a member of parliament for Manikganj-3. He was a colonel of the Bangladesh Army and a mayor of Dhaka.
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Early life and education
Malek was born on 29 August 1935 in Manikganj, Bengal Presidency, British India (present day Bangladesh). He completed his matriculation from Manikganj Model High School in 1952. He passed his intermediate from Government Debendra College. He completed his bachelor's degree at Dhaka University. He joined the Pakistan Army in 1958.
Career
Colonel Malek joined the Pakistan Army in 1958. He was from the 7th Officers Training School Course of officers training course Kohat. He was commissioned on 24 January 1959. Later he served in the Bangladesh Army and retired from the army in 1976.
Abdul Malek was elected to parliament from Manikganj-3 as a Jatiya Party candidate in 1986 and 1988. From 20 October 1986 to 9 November 1989, he served as the mayor/administrator of Dhaka City Corporation. He was appointed to the position by President Hussain Mohammad Ershad.
Personal life
Abdul Malek's son Zahid Maleque was the minister for health and family planning until 2023.
Legacy
Colonel Malek Medical College was named after him.