Ak Huq

About

19th century Bangladeshi politician and the Governor of East Pakistan from 1956 to 1958. He notably founded the Krishak Praja Party, which advocated for the rights of the Bengali peasantry.

Before Fame

He earned honors in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics from Presidency College.

Trivia

He also served as the Interior Minister of Pakistan before becoming Governor.

Family Life

He is the father of A.K. Faezul huq.

Associated With

He was one of the early contributors of the Pakistan Muslim League, which would later be joined by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif .