Shah Abdul Hamid
| Shah Abdul Hamid | |
|---|---|
| 1st Speaker of Jatiyo Sangshad | |
|
In office 10 April 1972 – 1 May 1972[1] | |
| Deputy | Md Baytullah |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Mohammadullah |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1890 Rangpur district, British India |
| Died | 1 May 1972 |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Alma mater | |
| Religion | Islam |
Shah Abdul Hamid (Bengali: শাহ আব্দুল হামিদ; 1900 – 1 May 1972) was born in 1900 in a Muslim family in the village of Khalshi of Gobindagonj in Rangpur district (now Gaibandha), Bangladesh. His father was Hazi Abdul Gafur Shah and Mother Rahima Khatun.[2]
Education
Hamid passed B.A. in 1920 from Carmicheal College of Rangpur. He participated in the Non Co-operation Movement initiated by Desh Bandhu Chitta Ranjan Das. In 1927 Shah Abdul Hamid obtained a law degree from Calcutta University and started practicing in the Court of Gaibandha.
Political life
Shah Abdul Hamid took part in the Law defying Movement in 1930. In 1936, he joined the Muslim League. In 1941, Shah Abdul Hamid was elected Vice Chairman of Rangpur District Board and continued the post till 1953.
In 1945, he was elected Member of Legislative Assembly of India. He joined Bangladesh Awami League in 1956 and was the President of Rangpur Awami League up to 1966.
Professional life
After completion of his education, he came back to Gaibandha and started working as a sports organizer. He was the General Secretary of Gaibandha Town Club for a long period. He contributed a lot for patronizing education in Gaibandha. He played the pioneer role for establishing the Gaibandha College in 1947.
He was the first Secretary of the Managing Committee of that College. He was elected Chairman of the Rangpur School Board in 1949.
Shah Abdul Hamid was also involved in the dramatic field of Gaibandha. He acted in different dramas When he was actively associated with "Jeorge Coronation Dramatic Club" (now Gibandha Nattya Sangstha).
He was Director of National Bank of Pakistan from 1951 to 1955.
In 1970, he was elected member of National Assembly from Gobindagonj-Polashbari constituency from Awami League. At the very outset of Liberation War, he went to India and played a vital role for organizing the Resistance movement Freedom Fighters.
He was the first Speaker of the Gana Parishad (National Assembly). He was Speaker of the Gana Parishad From 10 April 1972 to 1 May 1972. Gaibandha Stadium is named as "Shah Abdul Hamid Stadium"
Death
He died on 1 May 1972.
References
- ↑ "List of Speakers". Bangladesh Parliament. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ↑ Muhammad Moniruzzaman (2012). "Hamid, Shah Abdul". banglapedia. Banglapedia. Retrieved 14 January 2015.