Abdul Karim Chowdhury is the current MLA of Islampur, elected in the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.^[1] He has been elected as an MLA for 11 terms, making him one of the veteran leaders of West Bengal.

Previously, he served as the Minister for Mass Education Extension and Library Services in the Government of West Bengal. He is also one of the vice presidents of the All India Trinamool Congress (West Bengal unit).

Chowdhury is a graduate from Siliguri College under the North Bengal University.^[2]

Karim has been closely involved in the political landscape of West Bengal, where he has witnessed significant shifts in the political arena. One of the key events during his journey was the departure of Chowdhury from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in 2017. This was a notable moment in the region’s political scene, marked by internal tensions within the TMC.

According to an article in The Telegraph, Chowdhury left the TMC after feeling insulted by the party leadership. His departure was a significant development, highlighting the often complex and turbulent nature of political affiliations in the state. This event underscored the struggles of party loyalty and the challenges that come with leadership dynamics within major political parties.

This incident, although from 2017, continues to have implications for the political landscape in West Bengal, influencing the relationships between key political figures and their parties."Insulted, Chowdhury leaves Trinamul". The Telegraph. 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2025.