President Mohammed Shahabuddin -File photo

DHAKA, April 26, 2026 (BSS) - President Mohammed Shahabuddin today paid rich tributes to A K Fazlul Huq, popularly known as Sher-e-Bangla, on the occasion of his 64th death anniversary to be observed tomorrow.

In a message, the President expressed deep respect to the memory of the great leader, describing him as an eminent politician of the subcontinent and a rare personality.

He said Fazlul Huq was an extraordinarily wise, courageous and prudent statesman who held many important positions during his illustrious political career. 

He served as a member of the Bengal Legislative Council, President of the All-India Muslim League (1916-1921), Mayor of Calcutta (1935), the first Prime Minister of undivided Bengal (1937-1943), Chief Minister of East Bengal (1954), and Governor of East Bengal (East Pakistan) (1956-1958). 

Highlighting his lifelong commitment to public welfare, the President said Fazlul Huq worked for more than half a century for the wellbeing of the common people as a dedicated politician and social reformer.

The President described him as a pioneer of the political arena of undivided Bengal and a leader of farmers, workers and the masses. He founded the Krishak Praja Party (KPP) in 1936 and the Sramik-Krishak Dal in 1953.

The President said that as the Prime Minister of undivided Bengal, Fazlul Huq made remarkable contributions to education as well as political and social reforms. His initiative to form the Debt Settlement Board played a crucial role in freeing oppressed farmers from the burden of debt.

He also enacted various welfare-oriented laws, including tenancy, employment and moneylending regulations, which contributed to the uplift of neglected farmers and workers.

Referring to a historic milestone, the President said Fazlul Huq moved the landmark Lahore Resolution at the Muslim League conference on March 23, 1940, proposing the formation of "independent states" in Muslim-majority areas, which carried the vision of identity and a roadmap towards an independent Bangladesh.

He said the people will always remember with respect his contributions to the socio-economic development of farmers, workers and the working class.

Expressing hope, the President said present and future generations, particularly politicians, would follow the ideals, political wisdom and philosophy of Fazlul Huq to help build a happy, prosperous, just and humane Bangladesh.

The President also prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul of Sher-e-Bangla A K Fazlul Huq.