A. K. Khan
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Janab Abul Kashem Khan best known as A. K. Khan, was a politician, public servant and industrialist from Bangladesh
. He also hails from one of Bangladesh's leading industrial and political families.
Abul Kashem Khan was born in Chittagong
during British rule
. He obtained Bachelor of Law Degree from Presidency College, Calcutta University Standing first class second in order of merit. He practised as a junior with Shere -e-Bangla A. K. Fazlul Huq
and was a close associate of Khawaja Nazimuddin
. He entered the Bengal Judicial Service in 1935, when he entered business during Second World War. After independence, he establishes many industries in citation and pioneered Insurance, banking and Shipping. He was Chairman of Pakistan International Airlines
.
As an active member of Muslim League, he was involved in the Pakistan Movement
in Bengal
. He was President of Chittagong District Muslim League. He was elected member, constituent Assembly of India in 1946, which he resigned on the advice of Mohammed Ali Jinnah. He was re-elected as member, Pakistan Constituent Assembly of Pakistan
in 1947. Mr. Khan joined the first Cabinet of Ayub Khan (1958-62) and held the portfolios of industries, Works, Irrigation, Power and Mineral Resources. It was during his tenure considerable development of industries took place in the country. He was member of the National Assembly from 1962-1968 as an opposition member. He died on 31 March 1991 .
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh Begum Khaleda Zia condoled the passing away of Janab A. K. KHAN. She said "in his death the country has lost a renowned industrialist, a seasoned politician and social worker".
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. He also hails from one of Bangladesh's leading industrial and political families.
Abul Kashem Khan was born in Chittagong
Chittagong
Chittagong ) is a city in southeastern Bangladesh and the capital of an eponymous district and division. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River, the city is home to Bangladesh's busiest seaport and has a population of over 4.5 million, making it the second largest city in the country.A trading...
during British rule
British Raj
British Raj was the British rule in the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947; The term can also refer to the period of dominion...
. He obtained Bachelor of Law Degree from Presidency College, Calcutta University Standing first class second in order of merit. He practised as a junior with Shere -e-Bangla A. K. Fazlul Huq
A. K. Fazlul Huq
Not to be confused with the cricket ground in Dhaka Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium Sher-e-Bangla Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq was a well-known Bengali statesman in the first half of the 20th century...
and was a close associate of Khawaja Nazimuddin
Khawaja Nazimuddin
Hajji Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin, KCIE , was the second Governor-General of Pakistan, and later the second Prime Minister of Pakistan as well.-Early life:...
. He entered the Bengal Judicial Service in 1935, when he entered business during Second World War. After independence, he establishes many industries in citation and pioneered Insurance, banking and Shipping. He was Chairman of Pakistan International Airlines
Pakistan International Airlines
Pakistan International Airlines Corporation commonly known as PIA, is the flag carrier airline of Pakistan. The airline has its head office on the grounds of Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. and operates scheduled services to 24 domestic destinations and 38 international destinations in 27...
.
As an active member of Muslim League, he was involved in the Pakistan Movement
Pakistan Movement
The Pakistan Movement or Tehrik-e-Pakistan refers to the historical movement to have an independent Muslim state named Pakistan created from the separation of the north-western region of the Indian subcontinent, partitioned within or outside the British Indian Empire. It had its origins in the...
in Bengal
Bengal
Bengal is a historical and geographical region in the northeast region of the Indian Subcontinent at the apex of the Bay of Bengal. Today, it is mainly divided between the sovereign land of People's Republic of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal, although some regions of the previous...
. He was President of Chittagong District Muslim League. He was elected member, constituent Assembly of India in 1946, which he resigned on the advice of Mohammed Ali Jinnah. He was re-elected as member, Pakistan Constituent Assembly of Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
in 1947. Mr. Khan joined the first Cabinet of Ayub Khan (1958-62) and held the portfolios of industries, Works, Irrigation, Power and Mineral Resources. It was during his tenure considerable development of industries took place in the country. He was member of the National Assembly from 1962-1968 as an opposition member. He died on 31 March 1991 .
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh Begum Khaleda Zia condoled the passing away of Janab A. K. KHAN. She said "in his death the country has lost a renowned industrialist, a seasoned politician and social worker".