Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury
Profile
- Party
- BNP
- Constituency
- Chittagong-11
- Terms
- 4
- Disclosed wealth
- —
- Criminal cases
- 2
- Education
- BA Chittagong College (1969); accountancy studies, London, UK
- Cabinet role
- Minister of Finance and Minister of Planning
Preparing FY2026-27 budget focused on investment-led inclusive growth, banking sector stabilisation, and LDC graduation readiness; economy expected to take two years to fully stabilise.
Recent activity
- 2026-05-11 statement Said at 'Sonar Bangla Policy Conclave 2026' that it will take at least two years to place Bangladesh's economy on a strong foundation and restore stability. ↗
- 2026-05-10 statement Stressed inclusive economy at PKSF-World Bank RAISE project inauguration, saying every citizen must share in economic development benefits. ↗↗
- 2026-04-27 statement Confirmed full budget allocation for the Family Card social protection project in the FY2026-27 budget. ↗
- 2026-04-21 speech Informed parliament that the government has a specific plan to develop Bangladesh's stock market and restore investor confidence via BSEC reforms. ↗↗
- 2026-04-10 statement Announced investment-led growth strategy and inclusive budget approach for FY2026-27; said government will avoid inflationary financing and high-cost borrowing. ↗↗
- 2026-04-05 statement Said Bangladesh's readiness for LDC graduation is incomplete and urged a strategic three-year transition window. ↗
- 2026-03-01 statement Pledged no political interference in the financial sector, including Bangladesh Bank and investment/loan allocations. ↗↗
- 2026-02-20 statement Said next budget will serve the people and not special interests, speaking shortly after taking charge of the Finance Ministry. ↗
- 2026-02-17 appointment Sworn in as Minister of Finance and Minister of Planning in the BNP government under PM Tarique Rahman. ↗↗
Provenance & notes
Constituency 288 (Chittagong-11) covers Wards 27, 28, 29, 30, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 and 41 of Chattogram City Corporation -- the port and Bandar-Patenga area. No upazila-level subdivision applies; the schema upazilas field captures the thana/area breakdown. Boundary was last redrawn before 2014 (Sandwip renumbering pushed this seat from Chittagong-10 area); no 2024 redrawing confirmed. Vote math verified: 115,999 / 202,518 = 57.28%; 76,681 / 202,518 = 37.86%; margin = 19.42 pp. BSS (official news agency) reports 115,999 votes for Khasru; Wikipedia says 116,001 (2-vote discrepancy likely postal ballot timing). BSS used as authoritative source. Total registered voters 495,278; ballots cast 206,682 (41.73% turnout); valid votes 202,518. Minor candidates: Muhammad Abu Taher (Islamic Front Bangladesh) 5,127 votes; Md Nur Uddin (Islami Andolan Bangladesh) 2,557 votes; others c. 2,154. Khasru's birth date: NBR official profile gives 20 February 1950; Wikipedia lists 10 November 1949 -- NBR used as authoritative. Prior terms: Chittagong-8 via September 1991 by-election, then re-elected 1996 and 2001 (served as Commerce Minister 2001-2004, resigned March 2004). This 2026 Chittagong-11 win is his 4th parliamentary term. Criminal cases listed are from Wikipedia (2007 ACC warrants, 2021 police charges); EC affidavit not publicly accessible at verification date -- disposition post-2024 not confirmed from primary source; included as flagged items only. wealth_disclosed_bdt: EC affidavit not accessible; do not impute.
Sources
- https://www.bssnews.net/national-parlament-election-2026/360855
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chittagong-11
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amir_Khasru_Mahmud_Chowdhury
- https://nbr.gov.bd/about-us/finance-minister-profile/eng
- https://www.bssnews.net/others/383237
- https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh-election-2026/amir-khasru-secures-big-win-chattogram-11-1360256
- https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/v6dasyfa1d
- https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/election/403313/13th-national-election-results-full-division-wise