UNB, Dhaka :
The 55th death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque will be observed across the country on Thursday with due respect.
Different socio-political organisations, professional bodies and institutions have chalked out various programmes to mark the day.
The programmes include placing wreaths and offering fateha at the grave of the great leader, holding milad and doa mahfils and discussions in the capital and elsewhere across the country.
Abul Kashem 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, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia have issued separate messages on the occasion.
They paid deep homage to the late great leader and recalled his outstanding role in formation of the Debt Settlement Board, and other steps taken by him for the welfare of the oppressed and exploited farmers.
The President, in his message, said the nation will remember with great gratitude the contributions of AK Fazlul Haque to the socio-economic development of farmers and labourers and working class people of the country.
In her message, the Prime Minister said Sher-e-Bangla struggled throughout his life for the economic emancipation of the country’s farmers. “The people of this country will always be inspired by his immense affection for the poor and disadvantaged Bangalis.”
Khaleda Zia in her message said AK Fazlul Haque was vocal till the last day of his life to realise the rights of country’s people. “He’ll ever be remembered in the history for his strong role in the anti-British movement.
The 55th death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque will be observed across the country on Thursday with due respect.
Different socio-political organisations, professional bodies and institutions have chalked out various programmes to mark the day.
The programmes include placing wreaths and offering fateha at the grave of the great leader, holding milad and doa mahfils and discussions in the capital and elsewhere across the country.
Abul Kashem 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, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia have issued separate messages on the occasion.
They paid deep homage to the late great leader and recalled his outstanding role in formation of the Debt Settlement Board, and other steps taken by him for the welfare of the oppressed and exploited farmers.
The President, in his message, said the nation will remember with great gratitude the contributions of AK Fazlul Haque to the socio-economic development of farmers and labourers and working class people of the country.
In her message, the Prime Minister said Sher-e-Bangla struggled throughout his life for the economic emancipation of the country’s farmers. “The people of this country will always be inspired by his immense affection for the poor and disadvantaged Bangalis.”
Khaleda Zia in her message said AK Fazlul Haque was vocal till the last day of his life to realise the rights of country’s people. “He’ll ever be remembered in the history for his strong role in the anti-British movement.
