Risingbd.com :Today is the birth anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq, a national leader of the undivided Bengal. The day is being observed with various organisations placing wreaths at his grave and holding discussions on his life and achievements.Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq held many high political posts including those of Mayor of Calcutta, chief minister of undivided Bengal and East Bengal, home minister of Pakistan and Governor of East Pakistan.Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq, popularly known as Sher-e-Bangla or Huq Saheb, was born on 26 October 1873, at his maternal uncle’s house at Saturia, Bakerganj.His ancestral home was at Chakhar, a village 14 miles from Barisal town. Huq is remembered for his efforts to improve the condition of the Muslim community, to eradicate the poverty of the vast peasant masses and for his generous nature.
