Minister for Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Abdul Latif Biswas was born in Belkuchi upazila in Sirajganj district.
After passing the Dakhil examination, he was admitted to Belkuchi Degree College where he obtained his graduation degree in 1986.
He entered into politics during his student life and joined Bangladesh Chhatra League.
Biswas, also a businessman, was elected chairman of Dowlatpur Union Parishad twice in 1983 and 1988. In 1988, he contested and won from jail.
He was elected a member of parliament (MP) in 1986 with Awami League ticket.
In December 29 parliamentary elections, he was re-elected a lawmaker from Sirajganj-5 constituency.
In his electoral pledges, he said that he would strive hard to rejuvenate sick handloom industry and protect the area from erosion by the Jamuna.