AB Tajul Islam

AB Tajul Islam (born 5 May 1951) is a Bangladesh Awami League politician who served as the state minister of Liberation War Affairs. He is a retired Bangladesh Army Captain.

Early life
Tajul Islam graduated in economics from the University of Dhaka. He later joined the Bangladesh Army.

Career
Tajul Islam was elected to parliament in 1996, 2008, and 2014 from Brahmanbaria-6 as a candidate of Bangladesh Awami League. He served as the state minister for liberation war affairs. He is the chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Liberation War Ministry.

Controversy
According to a probe by the Anti-Corruption Commission, Tajul Islam abused his powers as State Minister by providing Freedom Fighter Certificates to five government employees without following proper protocol. According to the commission, three government officials managed to become leaders of the Muktijoddha Sangsad illegally through their political and family connections to Tajul Islam.

Personal life
Tajul Islam is married to Hasu Islam.