Shamsul Haque (Dhaka politician)

Shamsul Haque was a Bangladeshi politician and a prominent leader of the Awami League. He is best known for his role in the Bengali Language Movement of 1952 and his subsequent contributions to the political landscape of East Pakistan and, later, Bangladesh. He was active in organizing political rallies and protests advocating for Bengali to be recognized as a state language.

Haque's political activities included advocating for greater autonomy for East Pakistan from West Pakistan. He played a significant role in mobilizing public opinion and support for the Awami League's Six-Point Program, a landmark political agenda that demanded greater provincial autonomy. He was arrested multiple times for his political activism and faced significant challenges from the Pakistani government.

Following the independence of Bangladesh in 1971, Shamsul Haque continued his political career, holding various positions within the Awami League. He remained a respected figure in Dhaka politics, known for his commitment to Bengali nationalism and democratic principles. Further specific details about his later political career or any significant accomplishments after independence would require further research to definitively verify.