Choyon Islam

Choyon Islam (born 16 November 1961)^[2] is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and a former Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Sirajganj-6 constituency.^[3][4]

Choyon Islam
চয়ন ইসলাম
Member of Parliament
In office 29 January 2024 – 6 August 2024
Preceded by	Merina Jahan Kabita
Constituency	Sirajganj-6
In office 25 January 2009 – 29 January 2014
Preceded by	Manzur Quader
Succeeded by	Hashibur Rahman Swapon
Constituency	Sirajganj-6
In office 1998 – 13 July 2001
Preceded by	Hashibur Rahman Swapon
Succeeded by	M.A. Matin
Constituency	Sirajganj-7
Personal details
Born	(1961-11-16) 16 November 1961 (age 63)
Political party	Bangladesh Awami League
Spouse	Lily Islam
Parent	Mazharul Islam (father)
Relatives	Merina Jahan Kabita (sister) [1]
Alma mater	Rabindra Bharati University
Occupation	Businessman, politician

Career

Choyon Islam was elected to parliament from Sirajganj-6 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate in 2008. He was made a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Jute and Textile Ministry.^[5]

Choyon became Member of Parliament for third time after winning the Sirajganj-6 constituency in 2024 general election as an Awami League nominated candidate. After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government, he was arrested from Gazipur on 10 February 2024.^[6]