Imam served in the Mukti Bahini and fought in the Battle of Belonia Bulge during the Bangladesh Liberation war. He was awarded Bir Bikram for his role during the war.[1] He commanded the 10th East Bengal Regiment as captain.[2]
Imam was elected to parliament from Feni-1 as an Awami League candidate in 1986.[3] He was re-elected from Feni-1 as a candidate of the Awami League.[4]
Imam contested the 1991 election from Feni-1 as a candidate of the Jatiya Party but lost to Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.[5] The Awami League had nominated Md. Zakaria Bhuiyan who also lost.[5]
Imam contested the 1996 election from Feni-1 as a candidate of the Jatiya Party but came a distant third and for Prime Minister Khaleda Zia won the election.[5]
Imam contested the 2001 election from Feni-1 as a candidate of the Jatiya Party but lost to Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.[5]
Bir Bikrom
Pakistan (Before 1971) 
Bangladesh
Pakistan Army
Bangladesh Army
Lieutenant Colonel
