Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/08/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Nagaon, Assam, India |
Latest News about Rakibul Hussain
18/02/2026
Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah resigned from the party and publicly linked his exit to Rakibul Hussain’s influence within the state unit. Reports said Borah alleged that Hussain effectively controlled Congress affairs in Assam, with Gaurav Gogoi functioning largely as a nominal state chief. The episode highlighted deep factional tensions inside the Assam Congress ahead of the state assembly election cycle.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Address | Bimala Bora Road, Nagaon, Assam, India |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 9 April |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Nazrin Hussain (businesswoman) |
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| Children | Tanzil Hussain (politician) |
Family
| Father | Alhaz Nurul Hussain |
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| Spouse | Nazrin Hussain |
| Children | Tanzil Hussain |
Career
| Political Party | Indian National Congress |
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Favourites
| Car Collection | Mahindra Alturas |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rakibul_inc/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/Rakibulinc | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtejBqauie-sjwiU9RzCfEw |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 2001, Rakibul contested the Assam Legislative Assembly elections as an Indian National Congress candidate, winning a seat in the Samaguri constituency. | |
| 2. He served as a Minister of State for Home, Border Area, and Hajj during the first term of the Tarun Gogoi government from 2002 to 2006. | |
| 3. Rakibul was re-elected from the Samaguri constituency in the years 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021. | |
| 4. From 2021 to 2024, he held the position of Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly. | |
| 5. He was a Cabinet Minister from 2006 to 2016 under Tarun Gogoi, overseeing departments like Forest and Environment, Panchayat and Rural Development, Tourism, and Information and Public Relations. | |
| 6. In 2015, he was appointed president of the All India Carrom Federation. | |
| 7. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, he won the Dhubri constituency by a significant margin against AIUDF candidate Badruddin Ajmal. | |
| 8. Rakibul has been the general secretary of the Assam Olympic Association. | |
| 9. In February 2026, Rakibul made news when former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah resigned, attributing his departure to Hussain's control over party activities. |