AKM Fazlul Kabir Chowdhury

A.K.M. Fazlul Kabir Chowdhury was a respected Bangladeshi politician and well renowned businessman. He was the member of parliament as well as Leader of the Opposition in East Pakistan Provincial Assembly.[1]

Early life

Mr Chowdhury was born in Raozan Upazila, Chittagong.[2] Mr Chowdhury completed his graduation and master's degree from University of Calcutta. Since Mr Chowdhury's forefathers were involved in politics and business, he persuaded a similar career to carry on the family legacy and to serve the people of Bangladesh

Career

Mr Chowdhury was the leader of the opposition in the East Pakistan Provincial Assembly. He was the chairman of the legislative committee in the assembly.[3] He was the founder President of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and industry. He was governor of Marine and Mercantile Academy. He established the Raozan College.[4] He established island of peace in Raozan and in the opening he invited Mr Dominique Pire (Nobel Peace prize 1958) from Belgium.

[3] He had served in the Chittagong District Council.[3] He was the vice-chairman and later Chairman of Chittagong Port Trust.[3] Mr Chowdhury has made commendable changes for the people of Bangladesh especially for the people of Chittagong

Death

Mr Chowdhury died on September 9, 1972, in Dhaka.[5] After his death in dhaka he was transported back to Chittagong using a special chartered flight provided by the government of Bangladesh. He was buried with state honor at his Family graveyard in Raozan

References

  1. ^ Wilkinson, Steven I. (2015). Army and Nation: The Military and Indian Democracy Since Independence. Harvard University Press. p. 255. ISBN 9780674728806. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  2. ^ "The 40th death anniversary of AKM Fazlul Kabir Chowdhury". The Daily Star. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d "Fazlul Kabir Chy's death anniv today". New Age. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Death anniv of AKM Fazlul Kabir Chy today". New Age. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  5. ^ "43rd death anniv of Fazlul Kabir Chy observed". The New Nation. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
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