Speakers at a discussion praised the pivotal contributions of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq in advancing education among the backward Muslim society and his historic role in political and social reforms in the subcontinent.
The event, organised by Barishal Bibhag Samiti, Dhaka, was held at the National Press Club on the occasion of the 63rd death anniversary of AK Fazlul Huq.
Attorney general Md Asaduzzaman described Sher-e-Bangla as a wise and visionary leader, stating that the seeds of independent Bangladesh were sown through Sher-e-Bangla鈥檚 historic Lahore Resolution of 1940.
He also highlighted Huq鈥檚 crucial reforms, including the abolition of the zamindari system, the enactment of the Mahajani Act, and the establishment of Loan Arbitration Boards, which liberated impoverished farmers from the clutches of exploitative moneylenders.
Addressing the discussion, Rapid Action Battalion director general AKM Shahidur Rahman said that the shining life and ideals of Sher-e-Bangla would continue to inspire future generations of Bangladesh.
Md Ziaul Kabir Dulu, president of Barishal Bibhag Samiti, who presided over the discussion, said, that Sher-e-Bangla鈥檚 contribution to igniting the beacon of education among the backward Muslim society of his time would remain eternally memorable.
At the event, a 28-point demand was also presented, which included naming the Padma Multipurpose Bridge after Sher-e-Bangla and establishing one of the proposed three China-Bangladesh Friendship Hospitals in Barishal.
Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq, popularly known as Sher-e-Bangla, was born on October 26, 1873, in Barishal district and passed away on April 27, 1962.
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Attorney general Md Asaduzzaman, among others, attends a discussion to mark the 63rd anniversary of the death of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq at the National Press Club in Dhaka on Saturday.听 抖阴精品 photo
