Shamsul Huq
Shamsul Haq | |
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শামসুল হক | |
Born | (1918-02-01)1 February 1918 Delduar, Tangail, Bengal Presidency, British India |
Died | 1965 |
Citizenship | British Indian (1918–1947) Pakistani (1947–1965) |
Known for | Politician |
Political party | Muslim League later Awami League |
Spouse | Late Afia Khatun |
Shamsul Huq (1918–1965) was a Pakistani Bengali politician who led a parliamentary committee in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan to advocate for the recognition of the Bengali language during the Language movement of the 1950s.[1] He was also the first and third general secretary of the Awami League,[2] which played a key role in Bengali nationalist movement in the 1950s and 1960s.[3]
Political career
The Awami League was formed on 23 June 1949 and Shamsul Huq became its first general secretary, and Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani became its first president.[4][self-published source] He wrote a pamphlet on this occasion titled "Main Demands." The pamphlet reads
The East Pakistan Muslim League member's convention believes that, like all the events of every century, of every country, Lahore Resolution has also made history... But even though Pakistan is an Islamic state, it is not a Muslim state, or a state made only for Muslims and nor does be wished to be influenced by Anti-Islamic imperialist, Capitalist nor by self centered government. In the view of Islam, Allah is not for Muslims but He is the God of the entire humanity- irrespective of nation, religion and color. Rabb is Allah's greatest identity. And as Rabb the Rububuiyat or lordship is our first and most important duty.[4]
Personal life
Shamsul Huq was married to Afia Khatun, whose childhood friend Begum Jahanara was the wife of Yar Mohammad Khan who was a founder (treasurer) of the Awami League and the founder (publisher) of The Daily Ittefaq.[5][self-published source?] Afia Khatun lived and worked in the United States later in her life. She authored a book – Bengali Language Movement and the Creation of Bangladesh (2011) – with her husband Anwar S. Dil.[6]
References
- ^ Bashir Al Helal (2012). "Language Movement". In Sirajul Islam; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016.
- ^ "Bangladesh Awami League, a pioneer in practicing democracy within party". Bangladesh Awami League. 23 July 2009. Archived from the original on 17 June 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
- ^ Rashiduzzaman, M. (1970). "The Awami League in the Political Development of Pakistan". Asian Survey. 10 (7): 574–587. doi:10.2307/2642956. JSTOR 2642956.
- ^ a b Bhashani Foundation (2010). Searching for Bhasani Citizen of the World: The Life and Times of (Earnest) Mozlum Leader Maulana Bhasani. Xlibris Corporation. pp. 142–. ISBN 978-1-4535-7313-6. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ^ "Bhashani to Jalil: Continuum of Vengeance". Untold Facts. Archived from the original on 19 June 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ^ Khatun, Afia; Dil, Anwar S. (2011). Bengali Language Movement and Creation of Bangladesh. Contributions to Bangladesh studies. Vol. 8. Bangladesh: Intercultural Forum. ISBN 978-984-20-0170-3. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
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- Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani (1949–56)
- Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy (1956–57)
- Abdur Rashid Tarkabagish (1957–66)
- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1966–74)
- Muhammad Qamaruzzaman (1974–75)
- Syeda Zohra Tajuddin (Convenor) (1977–78)
- Abdul Malek Ukil (1978–81)
- Sheikh Hasina (1981– present)
- Shamsul Huq
- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
- Tajuddin Ahmad
- Zillur Rahman
- Abdur Razzaq
- Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury
- Zillur Rahman
- Abdul Jalil
- Sayed Ashraful Islam
- Obaidul Quader
- Constitution
- National Conference
- Central Working Committee
- Advisory Council
- Students League (Students wing)
- Youth League (Youth wing)
- Mukti Bahini (Armed Wing)
- Krishak League (Farmers wing)
- Sramik League (Trade union wing)
- Swechasebak League (Volunteers wing)
- Mohila Awami League (Women wing)
- Pakistan Era:
- Non-cooperation movement (1971)
- Sheikh Mujib Administration:
- Famine of 1974
- Second Revolution
- BAKSAL
- Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
- Jail Killing Day
- Indemnity Act
- Sheikh Hasina Era:
- Prime Minister of Pakistan:
- Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy (1956–1957)
- Chief Minister of East Pakistan:
- Ataur Rahman Khan (1956–1958)
- President of Bangladesh:
- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1971–1972; 1975)
- Abu Sayeed Chowdhury (1972–1973)
- Mohammad Mohammadullah (1974–1975)
- Khondaker Mostaq Ahmad (1975)
- Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayem (1975–1977)
- Zillur Rahman (2009–2013)
- Abdul Hamid (2013–2023)
- Mohammed Shahabuddin (2023–Present)
- Vice President of Bangladesh:
- Syed Nazrul Islam (1971–1972)
- Prime Minister of Bangladesh:
- Tajuddin Ahmad (1971–1972)
- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1972–1975)
- Muhammad Mansur Ali (1975)
- Sheikh Hasina (1996–2001; 2009-2024)
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