Sayeed Khokon
Sayeed Khokon is a Bangladeshi businessman, politician who's served as mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation from 2015 to 2020.[1] His father was Dhaka city's first mayor Mohammad Hanif.[2]
Sayeed Khokon | |
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সাঈদ খোকন | |
 Khokon at Digital World 2016 | |
| 1st Mayor of South Dhaka | |
| In office 7 May 2015 – 7 May 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Succeeded by | Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 19, 1970 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Awami League |
| Father | Mohammad Hanif |
| Residence | Dhaka |
| Alma mater | Dhaka City College |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
| Known for | Mayor of Dhaka city |
| Website | www |
Mayor election
He won in the first Dhaka South City Corporation election on 29 April 2015.
Controversy
A case was filed against Sayeed Khokon and several other for allegedly embezzeling 350m BDT.[3][4]
References
- "Awami League-backed Sayeed Khokon emulates father, wins Dhaka South City mayor election". bdnews24.com. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- "SAYEED KHOKON - Origin Story". sayeedkhokon.com. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- Correspondent, Court; bdnews24.com. "Tk 350m embezzlement charges loom over ex-mayor Sayeed Khokon". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- "Traders file 35C embezzlement case against ex-DSCC mayor Sayeed Khokon, 6 others". Dhaka Tribune. 2020-12-29. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
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