Today is the 62nd death anniversary of Sher Bangla AK Fazlul Haque

Today is the 62nd death anniversary of undivided Bengal Chief Minister Shere Bangla AK Fazlul Haque. Various social, political and cultural organizations have taken elaborate programs on the occasion of the death anniversary. Programs include: Laying wreaths at the graves of the deceased and recitation of Fateha and discussion meeting.
On the occasion of the 62nd death anniversary of this national leader, a special prayer will be held at the Dhaka University campus at 8 am on behalf of Awami League to pay respects at the tomb of Sher Bangla AK Fazlul Haque and seek the forgiveness of his holy soul.
Meanwhile, on the occasion of Sher Bangla AK Fazlul Haque’s death anniversary, Barisal Division Association has organized a discussion meeting and doa mahfil. This discussion program and doa mahfil will be held in the VIP room of Motijheel Kitchen Yard Party Center on Saturday at 4 pm.
Bangladesh Press Council Chairman Justice Md. will attend the discussion program as the chief guest. Nizamul Haque Nasim. President of the association Bir Muktijoddha will preside over the event. Ziaul Kabir Dulu.
Shere Bangla He died on April 27, 1962 in Dhaka. He also holds an important place in the pages of history as a living legend of educationist and communal harmony. Shere Bangla AK Fazlul Haque was born on 26th October 1873 in the Miya house of Saturia village, Rajapur, Jhalkathi district. In his illustrious political life, he served as the Chief Minister of undivided Bengal, Home Minister of the Union Government of Pakistan, Governor of East Pakistan, Chief Minister of the United Front Government, the first Muslim Mayor of Calcutta City Corporation and member of the Legislative Assembly. He also contributed to the anti-British movement. In 1940 he proposed the historic Lahore proposal. He was also the author of 21 point demand.##