A. K. Faezul Huq facts for kids

Abul Kalam Faezul Huq (A. K. Faezul Huq) (Bengali: এ. কে. ফায়জুল হক) (born March 15, 1944 – died July 19, 2007) was an important politician, lawyer, and writer from Bangladesh. He was often called "Babu." Faezul Huq served as a member of Parliament three times. He also held several important government jobs, like being a minister for Public Works, Urban Development, Jute, and Textiles after Bangladesh became independent.

He was first chosen to be a member of the Pakistan National Assembly in 1970. This was before Bangladesh became its own country. Faezul Huq passed away on July 19, 2007, from a heart attack at his home in Dhaka. He was buried the next day at Banani graveyard in Dhaka.

Early Life and Education

Faezul Huq was born in Calcutta (now Kolkata, India). He was the only son of A. K. Fazlul Huq, who was the Prime Minister of Bengal at that time.

He went to St. Gregory's High School and Dhaka Notre Dame College in Dhaka. By 1967, he earned degrees in political science and English from Dhaka University. Later, he studied Law at Dhaka University and Central Law College. He became a lawyer and could practice in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.

Political Journey

In August 1969, Faezul Huq started working as a teacher. He taught Political Science at Notre Dame College in Dhaka. However, he soon left teaching to focus on politics in March 1970. He was elected as one of the youngest members of the Pakistan National Assembly.

During the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, Faezul Huq and his wife, Rukhsana Huq, faced a difficult time. They were held in Faisalabad (in what was then West Pakistan). During this time, he was forced to sign a blank paper. This paper was later used to make false claims against him, saying he supported West Pakistan during the war. He and his wife were released shortly after.

These false accusations caused problems for Faezul Huq's political career for many years. Even after the war, some people believed he had close ties with West Pakistan. This was partly because he had relatives from his mother's side there. Because of these misunderstandings, he was held for a period until September 1972.

He was released after his wife, Rukhsana Huq, made a formal request. She got help from Rafiqullah Chaudhury, who worked for the then Prime Minister Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

After his release, Faezul Huq stayed out of politics until 1978. He then decided to run for Parliament again. He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1979. In 1980, he joined a group of special envoys. In 1981, he became a Director of Bangladesh Krishi Bank. In early 1982, he was made a Minister of State for Public Works. He held this job until Martial Law was declared in March 1982.

From 1982 to 1994, he focused on helping others through social work and sports. He was an active member of the Lions Club in Bangladesh for 30 years.

In 1994, he returned to politics. He was elected again in the June 1996 election. He was then appointed as a Minister of State for the Ministry of Jute and Textiles.

In his later years, Faezul Huq often appeared on TV shows to discuss current events. He also wrote articles for newspapers and magazines. He was involved with many social and sports groups. These included the Red Crescent Society, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, and the Lions Club of Bangladesh. Since 2007, St. Gregory's High School has given out a special scholarship in his name, called the A. K. Faezul Huq Scholarship.

Family Life

Faezul Huq had a family with children. He married Firoza Rukhsana Huq in 1970. Together, they had five children: A. K. Ferzul Huq (Faisal), Fersamin Huq Iqbal (Flora), Fahsina Huq (Lira), Fahmina Huq (Shyama), and barrister A. K. Fazlul Huq Jr. (Pikku).

His wife, Rukhsana Huq, passed away on January 24, 2020, in Dhaka. She was buried next to her husband, A. K. Faezul Huq, at the Banani graveyard.

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  A. K. Faezul Huq with his wife, Rukhsana Huq (left) and daughter-in-law (right).

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  A document related to Faezul Huq's personal life.