A social worker and political figure from northern Arakan who was elected to Burma's Parliament for Buthidaung North in 1956. He was one of several Muslim representatives elected from northern Arakan in the 1950s, was associated with the Ra-Ta-Nya (Rakhaing National United Organisation), and his political activities touched on debates about regional autonomy and the political future of Arakan.
Elected for Buthidaung North in 1956
Ezhar Miah was a social worker and political figure from northern Arakan who became a member of Burma's Parliament. Historical records identify him as having been elected in 1956 from Buthidaung North. He was also associated with the Ra-Ta-Nya (Rakhaing National United Organisation), a political organization active in Arakan during the parliamentary period.
Ezhar Miah's political role formed part of the period when Muslims from northern Arakan participated in Burma's parliamentary politics. He was one of several Muslim representatives elected from northern Arakan in the 1950s. His political activities also intersected with debates concerning regional autonomy and the political future of Arakan.
