DHAKA, April 26, 2025 (BSS) - Attorney General Md. Asaduzzaman paid tribute to Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq, saying that the architect of many of Bangladesh’s socio-political foundations continues to live in the hearts of the people even 63 years after his death.

 “Sher-e-Bangla had a place in every person’s left rib — in their heart. Everything we enjoy today in Bangladesh began with his vision and contribution,” he said.

He was addressing a discussion marking the 63rd death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla A. K. Fazlul Huq, organized by Barishal Bibhag Samiti at the National Press Club on Saturday.

Asaduzzaman described  Sher-e-Bangla as a visionary, wise and farsighted statesman of the subcontinent who devoted over half a century of his life to the welfare of the common people.

His efforts, the Attorney General said, laid the groundwork for the rights and privileges that citizens of Bangladesh enjoy today.

Presided over by President of the Barisal Division Association Md. Ziaul Kabir Dulu, it was also addressed by RAB Director General AKM Shahidur Rahman, former DUCSU General Secretary Dr. Mushtaq Hossain, founding member of the Association AS Sultan Ahmed, Vice Presidents Dr. Gyanendra Nath Biswas, Md. Shawkat Islam and Sharif Sarwar Asha.

The Association’s General Secretary Advocate Enamul Islam Rubel conducted the discussion.

During the event, the speakers demanded to rename  the Padma Bridge as “Sher-e-Bangla Bridge” in honor of the statesman, calling for the Bhanga-Barisal-Kuakata highway to be upgraded to a six-lane road.

They also proposed that one of the China-Bangladesh Friendship Hospitals to be established in Barisal Division to improve healthcare accessibility in the region.