MA Wadud
| MA Wadud | |
|---|---|
| Native name | এম এ ওয়াদুদ |
| Born |
August 1, 1925 Rarirchar village, Chandpur District, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | August 28, 1983 (aged 58) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | politician |
| Children | Dipu Moni |
MA Wadud (August 1, 1925 – August 28, 1983) was a Bangladeshi language activist and politician. He was one of the founding members of Awami Muslim League (later Bangladesh Awami League).[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2013 posthumously by the Government of Bangladesh for his involvement in Bengali Language Movement in 1952. [2] He was the father of former Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dipu Moni.[1]
Political career
Wadud was the founder member of Gonotrantik Jubo League in 1948, East Pakistan Muslim League in 1948, East Pakistan Awami Muslim League in 1949, Weekly Ittefaq in 1949, The Daily Ittefaq in 1953 and Kendrio Kachi Kachar Mela in 1956.[3]
Wadud was imprisoned for involvement in language movement in 1948 and 1952 and again for refusing the charge of the ministry of military government in 1978.[3]
Personal life
Wadud was the father of Dipu Moni and Jawadur Rahim Wadud Tipu, a diabetic foot surgeon in profession.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Language movement veteran MA Wadud's 90th birth anniversary observed". bdnews24.com. August 1, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ↑ "একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ". Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- 1 2 "Death anniversary of MA Wadud". The Daily Star. 28 August 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2016.