Muhammad Ali Bogra facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mohammed Ali Bogra মোহাম্মদ আলী বগুড়া
Prime Minister of Pakistan
In office 17 April 1953 – 12 August 1955
Monarch	Elizabeth II
Governor General	Malik Ghulam Muhammad
Preceded by	Khawaja Nazimuddin
Succeeded by	Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office 13 June 1962 – 23 January 1963
President	Ayub Khan
Preceded by	Manzur Qadir
Succeeded by	Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
In office 24 October 1954 – 12 August 1955
Preceded by	Muhammad Zafarullah Khan
Succeeded by	Hamidul Huq Choudhury
Minister of Defence
In office 17 April 1953 – 24 October 1954
Preceded by	Khawaja Nazimuddin
Succeeded by	Ayub Khan
Personal details
Born	(1909-10-19)19 October 1909 Barisal, British Raj (now Bangladesh)
Died	23 January 1963(1963-01-23) (aged 53) Dacca, Pakistan (now Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Political party	Muslim League
Alma mater	University of Calcutta

Muhammad Ali Bogra (Urdu: محمد علی بوگرہ; Bengali: মোহাম্মদ আলী বগুড়া; October 19, 1909—January 23, 1963) was an important Pakistani statesman. He was born in Barisal, which was part of the British Raj (now Bangladesh). He is best known for serving as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1953 to 1955. He also held several other key government roles during his career.

Early Life and Education

Muhammad Ali Bogra was born into a well-known family on October 19, 1909. His family had a long history in the region. He went to the University of Calcutta for his education. This university was a very important learning center at the time. After finishing his studies, he became involved in politics.

A Career in Public Service

Muhammad Ali Bogra started his political journey before Pakistan became an independent country. He was a member of the Bengal Legislative Assembly. This assembly helped make laws for the Bengal region. After Pakistan was created in 1947, he continued to serve his country.

Serving as an Ambassador

Before becoming Prime Minister, Muhammad Ali Bogra worked as a diplomat. A diplomat represents their country in other nations. He served as Ambassador to the United States twice. His first time was from 1952 to 1953. He returned to this role later, from 1955 to 1959. Being an ambassador means building good relationships with other countries.

Becoming Prime Minister

Muhammad Ali Bogra became the Prime Minister of Pakistan on April 17, 1953. This was a very important job. As Prime Minister, he was the head of the government. He worked to lead the country and make important decisions.

Key Roles as Prime Minister

During his time as Prime Minister, Muhammad Ali Bogra also held other major positions. He served as the Minister of Defence from 1953 to 1954. This role meant he was in charge of the country's military and defense. He also became the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1954 to 1955. In this role, he managed Pakistan's relationships with other countries.

The Bogra Formula

One of his most famous contributions was the "Bogra Formula." This was a plan to create a new constitution for Pakistan. A constitution is a set of rules for how a country is governed. His plan tried to balance power between different parts of Pakistan. It aimed to make sure all regions felt fairly represented.

Later Career and Legacy

After his time as Prime Minister ended in August 1955, Muhammad Ali Bogra continued to serve Pakistan. He returned to his role as Ambassador to the United States. Later, he again served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1962 until his death.

Muhammad Ali Bogra passed away on January 23, 1963, in Dhaka. He is remembered as a dedicated statesman. He played a key role in Pakistan's early political history.

Images for kids

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  In 1955, the One Unit Scheme integrated the four provinces of the western wing of Pakistan into a single province, West Pakistan.

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  Mohammad Ali Bogra (centre) with John F. Kennedy (right) at the Oval Office in 1962

See also

In Spanish: Mohammed Alí Bogra para niños