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Muhammad Shamsul Huq
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মুহাম্মদ শামসুল হক
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Haque as the Bangladesh minister of foreign affairs at the European Union in Brussels (1979)
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| Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka | |
| In office 23 September 1975 – 1 February 1976 |
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| Preceded by | Abdul Matin Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Fazlul Halim Chowdhury |
| Vice-Chancellor of the University of Rajshahi | |
| In office 1965–1969 |
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| Preceded by | Momtazuddin Ahmed |
| Succeeded by | Syed Sajjad Hussain |
| Foreign Minister of Bangladesh | |
| In office March 1977 – March 1982 |
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| Preceded by | Abu Sayeed Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | A R Shamsud Doha |
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| Born | 12 October 1911 Pashchimgaon, Laksam, Tippera, Eastern Bengal and Assam, British India |
| Died | 23 February 2006 (aged 93) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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| Profession | University academic |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak (2003) |
Muhammad Shamsul Huq (born October 12, 1911 – died February 23, 2006) was an important person from Bangladesh. He was a minister and also an expert in education. He worked as an education minister in East Pakistan before Bangladesh became independent. Later, he became the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh. Shamsul Huq also served as the head, called Vice-Chancellor, of two big universities: the University of Dhaka and the University of Rajshahi. He received a special award called the Ekushey Padak in 2003 from the Government of Bangladesh for his contributions.
Early Life and Learning
Shamsul Huq was born on October 12, 1911. His parents were Karimul Huq and Mahmuda Khatun. They lived in a village called Pashchimgaon in the Laksam area of what was then Bengal Province.
He finished his high school exams in 1927 from a local school. In 1929, he completed his Intermediate of Arts from Feni College. He then went to Islamia College in Calcutta (now Kolkata) and earned his bachelor's degree in Political Economy and Political Philosophy in 1931. He continued his studies at the University of Calcutta, getting his master's degree in 1933. From 1945 to 1946, he also studied at the University of London as part of a special program for education reforms after the war.
His Important Jobs
Shamsul Huq had many important roles in his career. From 1965 to 1969, he was the third Vice-Chancellor of the University of Rajshahi. This means he was in charge of the university.
Before Bangladesh became independent, he worked for the Government of Pakistan. He was a minister in charge of education, science, and technology research.
Later, in Bangladesh, he became the fifteenth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka. He held this position from September 1975 to February 1976. In November 1975, he became Bangladesh's fifth Foreign Minister. He served in this role until March 1982.
From 1977 to 1978, Shamsul Huq was also part of the advisory board for the President of Bangladesh. He played a key role in creating the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in 1980. SAARC is a group that helps countries in South Asia work together.
What He Wrote
Shamsul Huq wrote many books and articles. His writings often focused on education and how it helps countries grow. He also wrote about international politics and how weaker countries deal with global issues. Some of his works appeared in important encyclopedias.
