Public Service
In 1929, Amin was appointed as a member of Mymensingh Local Board, and later became a member of Mymensingh District Board in 1930. In 1932, the British Indian Government appointed Amin as commissioner of Mymensingh Municipality in 1932. In 1937, Amin was elevated as the Chairman of Mymensingh District Board from 1937, an assignment he continued until 1945.
During this time, Amin's interest in politics began to take place and became a early of Muslim League led under Jinnah. During this time, Amin was appointed as President of Mymensingh district unit of Muslim league, and was elected the vice president of Bengal Provincial Muslim League in 1944. In 1945, Amin participated in Indian general elections, 1945, securing a landslide victory and was the Member of the Bengal Legislative Assembly in 1946 and, was elected its Speaker General.
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