Sher-e-Bangla’s 58th death anniversary today

The 58th death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque is being observed across the country today (Monday) with due respect.

Abul Kasem Fazlul Haque, popularly known as Sher-e-Bangla, died on April 27, 1962.

Born on October 26, 1873 at Chakhar of Barisal's Bakerganj, Sher-e-Bangla held different political posts, including those of the mayor of Kolkata (1935), chief minister of undivided Bengal (1937-1943) and East Pakistan (1954), home minister of Pakistan (1955) and governor of East Pakistan (1956- 58).

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have issued separate messages on the occasion.

 

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