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Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq
আবুল কাসেম ফজলুল হক
بو قاسم فضلول حق;
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Governor of East Pakistan
In office
10 March 1956 – 13 April 1958
Preceded by Hamid Ali
Succeeded by Amiruddin Ahmad
Interior Minister of Pakistan
In office
August 11, 1955 – March 9, 1956
Governor-General Iskander Ali Mirza
Prime Minister Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
Preceded by Abdus Sattar
Succeeded by Mushtaq Ahmed Gurmani
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Born
Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq

(1873-10-26)October 26, 1873
Jhalokati District, British Raj (now Bangladesh)
Died Dhaka, East-Pakistan
April 27, 1962(1962-04-27) (aged 88)
Citizenship British Subject (1873-1947)
Pakistani Subject (1947-1956)
Pakistan (1956-1962)
Political party Pakistan Muslim League
Other political
affiliations
East Pakistan Communist Party
Krishak Praja Party
Sramik-Krishak Dal
Children A. K. Faezul Huq
Alma mater Calcutta University
All India Muslim League Working Committee Lahore 1940
Fazlul Huq amongst Muslim League Working Committee at the Lahore session

Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq (born October 26, 1873 – died April 27, 1962) was a very important leader from Bengal in the early 20th century. People often called him Sher-e-Bangla, which means "Tiger of Bengal." He was known for his strong speeches and for fighting for what he believed in.

He held many big jobs during his life. He was the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress from 1918 to 1919. Later, he became the Education Minister in 1924. He was also the first Muslim Mayor of Calcutta in 1935.

One of his most important roles was being the Chief Minister of undivided Bengal from 1937 to 1943. After that, he served as the Chief Minister of East Pakistan in 1954. He also worked as the Home Minister of Pakistan from 1955 to 1956. Later, he became the Governor of East Pakistan from 1956 to 1958. He even served as the Food and Agriculture Minister of Pakistan from 1958 to 1961.

His Final Days

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Tomb of A. K. Fazlul Huq at Dhaka.

Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq passed away on Friday, April 27, 1962. He was 89 years old. His funeral was a very large event, with over half a million people attending. This shows how much he was respected and loved by the people.

To honor him, all schools and colleges in Pakistan were closed on April 30. Many important officials from Pakistan also attended his funeral. He is remembered as a great leader who worked tirelessly for his people.

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