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Hossain was also instrumental in creating the initial plan and project development for Dhaka Elevated Expressway, Karnafuli Tunnel, Metro Rail etc.
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Hossain founded educational institutions including Kalkini Syed Abul Hossain University College, Syed Abul Hossain College, D.K. Ideal Syed Atahar Ali Academy and College, Khaserhat High School and College, Mostafapur High School and College, Sheikh Hasina Academy and Women's College and Syed
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to justify their initial complaint. He dismissed the case and all the accused in the case were acquitted of the charges. Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina supported Abul Hossain and termed him as a patriot. Abul Hossain was part of her entourage during the inauguration of Padma Bridge on June, 25, 2022
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Hossain resigned from his post as communication minister due to alleged complain of corruption conspiracy in awarding the contract of Supervision consultancy of Padma Bridge project. Abul Hossain was subjected to extensive scrutiny in Bangladesh and aboard. However, no evidence was found
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Hossain was a conspirator in the graft scandal regarding the bridge construction project. Abul Hossain denied the allegations that he misused his position as a minister. He resigned from his office on 23 July 2012 (effective 23 August 2012). He was acquitted in 2014 by the
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831:"Personal Biography"
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