Shah Abdul Hamid
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Mr. Shah Abdul Hamid was born in 1900 in a Muslim family in the village of Khalshi of Gobindagonj inr Rangpur district (now Gaibandha), Bangladesh. His father was Hazi Abdul Gafur Shah and Mother Rahima Khatun.
He participated in the Non Co-operation Movement initiated by Desh Bandhu Chitta Ranjan Das.
In 1927 Shah Abdul Hamid obtainoo Law degree from Kolkata University and started practicing in the Court of Gaibandha.
He was an ardent social worker and was devoted to education.
In his early age he participated in the Freedom Movement.
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.
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 movementFreedom 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.
Now Gaibandha Stadium is named as "Shah Abdul Hamid Stadium"
Education
He 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 obtainoo Law degree from Kolkata University and started practicing in the Court of Gaibandha.
He was an ardent social worker and was devoted to education.
In his early age he participated in the Freedom Movement.
Political Life
Mr. 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
Mr. Shah Abdul Hamid played a vital role in the field of Education, Sports and Culture. 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 movementFreedom 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.
Now Gaibandha Stadium is named as "Shah Abdul Hamid Stadium"