Barrister Andaleeve Rahman Partho (Bengali: আন্দালিব রহমান পার্থ; born 20 April 1974) is a Bangladeshi barrister and politician who has been serving as the Chairman of the Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP) since 2008. He is a two-time Member of Parliament for the Bhola-1 constituency and, since August 2026, the Minister for Information and Broadcasting of Bangladesh. He is also the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Barrister Andaleeve Rahman Partho |
| Date of Birth | 20 April 1974 |
| Place of Birth | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Age | 52 years (as of 2026) |
| Home District | Bhola |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Profession | Barrister, Teacher, Politician |
| Political Party | Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP) |
| Current Position | Chairman, Bangladesh Jatiya Party; Minister for Information and Broadcasting |
| Constituency | Bhola-1 (116) |
| Spouse | Sheikh Shaira Rahman |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | LL.B., University of London; Called to the Bar, Lincoln’s Inn |
Early Life & Family Background
Andaleeve Rahman Partho was born on 20 April 1974 in Dhaka into one of Bangladesh’s most prominent political families. His father, Naziur Rahman Manzur, was a veteran politician, a former minister, the founding chairman of the Bangladesh Jatiya Party and a former Mayor of Dhaka, who also participated in the Liberation War of 1971. His mother, Sheikh Reba, belongs to the renowned Sheikh family of Tungipara – the same clan of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh and the country’s first President.
Through his paternal grandfather, Bazlur Rahman, Partho is a direct descendant of Munga Khan, an eighteenth-century figure who came to Bengal from Garmsir, Afghanistan, and whose family later established themselves as zamindars of Balia in Bhola.
Education & Legal Career
Partho studied at St. Joseph Higher Secondary School in Dhaka before moving to London to pursue an LL.B. degree at the University of London. He was called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn in 1997. Returning to Bangladesh, he joined as an apprentice under the supervision of senior lawyer Barrister Rafiqul Haque and worked with him for several years. He has since practised as a barrister in Dhaka and also served as the Principal of the British School of Law in Dhaka.
Political Career
Partho was active in politics alongside his father from a young age and formally joined the political arena in 2000. In the 2001 general election he played an important role in securing the Bhola-1 seat for the four-party alliance. After his father’s death in April 2008, he was elected Chairman of the Bangladesh Jatiya Party.
In the 9th parliamentary election of 2008, he was elected Member of Parliament from Bhola-1, becoming one of the youngest members of the House. His party boycotted the 2014 election under BNP leadership, and he subsequently contested in the 11th parliamentary elections under broader opposition alliances.
In the 12th general election held in February 2026, Partho returned to Parliament after winning the Bhola-1 seat with a decisive margin. Later, on 21 August 2026, he was appointed Minister for Information and Broadcasting in the government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Electoral History
| Year | Constituency | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Bhola-1 | 95,158 | 53.20% | Elected |
| 2018 | Bhola-1 | 38,639 | 18.72% | – |
| 2026 | Bhola-1 | 105,543 | 49.51% | Elected |
Personal Life
Andaleeve Rahman Partho is married to Sheikh Shaira Rahman. The couple has three children. He is recognised as one of the most prominent younger politicians of the country, known for his sharp oratory in Parliament and his strong family legacy in Bangladeshi politics.
Controversies
In August 2025, during the interim government’s tenure, Partho drew public debate over a social media post about a government adviser that went viral. While the remark was widely shared, critics accused him of elitism, while supporters defended his right to free speech. The episode remains one of the most talked-about moments of his political career in recent years.