Muhammad Mansur Ali facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Muhammad Mansur Ali
মোঃ মনসুর আলী
Ali in 1954
3rd Prime Minister of Bangladesh
In office 25 January 1975 – 15 August 1975
President	Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Preceded by	Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Succeeded by	Mashiur Rahman (Acting)
Minister of Finance of the Provisional Government
In office 17 April 1971 – 12 January 1972
President	Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Syed Nazrul Islam (Acting)
Prime Minister	Tajuddin Ahmad
Succeeded by	Tajuddin Ahmad
2nd Leader of the House
In office 25 January 1975 – 15 August 1975
Preceded by	Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Succeeded by	Shah Azizur Rahman
Personal details
Born	16 January 1917 Kuripara, Bengal Presidency, British India (now Sirajganj, Bangladesh)
Died	November 3, 1975 (Aged 58) Dhaka Central Jail
Political party	Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League (1975)
Other political affiliations	All-India Muslim League (Before 1949) Awami League (1949–1975)
Children	Mohammad Selim Mohammed Nasim Md. Rezaul Karim Md. Maruf Ahmed Md. Monjur Hossain Shirin Hussain
Alma mater	Maulana Azad College Aligarh Muslim University

Muhammad Mansur Ali (born January 16, 1917 – died November 3, 1975) was an important politician from Bangladesh. He was a very close friend and trusted helper of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who was the first leader of Bangladesh. Mansur Ali was a senior member of the Awami League political party. He also served as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh in 1975.

Early Life and Education

Muhammad Mansur Ali was born on January 16, 1917. His family lived in a village called Kuripara in Sirajganj District, which was part of British India at the time. His father's name was Haraf Ali Sarkar.

Mansur Ali went to college in Kolkata, which is now called Maulana Azad College. He then earned two advanced degrees from Aligarh Muslim University. He studied economics and law there.

During his university days, Mansur Ali became active in politics. He joined the All-India Muslim League. This party wanted a separate country for Muslims, which later became Pakistan. From 1946 to 1950, he was the vice-president of the Muslim League in his home district. In 1948, he trained as a captain in a group called PLG. This is why many people knew him as "Captain Mansur." In 1951, he started working as a lawyer.

Political Journey

Soon, Mansur Ali became a key member of the Awami League party. He was elected to its main leadership committee. In 1952, he was arrested for helping to organize protests. These protests were part of the Language Movement. People were upset because the government wanted to make Urdu the only official language. Mansur Ali and his party wanted Bengali to also be recognized. They also wanted more freedom for their region.

After he was released from jail, Mansur Ali was elected to the East Pakistan Legislative Assembly in 1954. He was part of a group of parties called the United Front. He served as a minister in the government, handling different areas like law, food, and trade.

He was arrested again in 1958 after a military leader named Ayub Khan took over and started martial law. Mansur Ali stayed in prison for about a year.

Important Movements and Roles

Mansur Ali played a big part in the Six point movement. This movement was led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. It asked for more power and freedom for the region and opposed the military government.

In the 1970 elections, Mansur Ali was elected to the legislative assembly again. When the Bangladesh Liberation War started in 1971, he went into hiding. He helped set up a temporary government for Bangladesh. In this government, known as the Mujibnagar government, Mansur Ali became the Minister of Finance.

After Bangladesh became independent, Mansur Ali served as the Minister of Communications. Later, he became the Minister of Home Affairs. In 1975, Bangladesh changed to a presidential system. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman became the President. Mansur Ali was then appointed as the Prime Minister. He also helped Mujib organize a new political party called the Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League.

Family Life

Muhammad Mansur Ali married Begum Amina. She was the daughter of a judge from the Rangpur area. They had six children: five sons and one daughter.

His oldest son, Dr. Mohammad Selim, became a lawyer and a politician. He was a leader in the Awami League. Mansur Ali's second son, Mohammad Nasim, also became a well-known leader. He served as a Member of Parliament and held important government jobs.

Death

On August 15, 1975, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family were killed by some military officers. This event was a big change in Bangladesh's history. After this, Mansur Ali went into hiding.

Some leaders, including Mansur Ali, Syed Nazrul Islam, A. H. M. Qamaruzzaman, and Tajuddin Ahmad, were asked to join the new government. They refused to support the new leadership. Because of their refusal, they were arrested by the army on August 23, 1975.

Sadly, these four leaders were killed while they were in Dhaka Central Jail on November 3, 1975. This event is a very sad part of Bangladesh's history.

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  Statue of Muhammad Mansur Ali