Shawkat Ali
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For other people named Shawkat Ali, see Shawkat Ali (disambiguation).
Shawkat Ali (April 20, 1918 – August 18, 1975) was a politician and a leader of the Bengali Language Movement. He was one of the founders of Awami Muslim League - which later became the Awami League and is now the Bangladesh Awami League. He was a member of all three Rastrabhasa Sangram Parishad. He was also the Chief Organizer of the Dhaka City Awami League during the 1950s. His house in 150, Chawk Moghultuly, Dhaka was the center for many activities and meetings during the Language Movement. He died of a stroke on August 18, 1975. He is buried in Jurain graveyard in Dhaka.[1]
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Shawkat Ali | |
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শওকত আলী | |
Born | (1918-04-20)April 20, 1918 Gandaria, Dhaka, Bengal Presidency, British India |
Died | August 18, 1975(1975-08-18) (aged 57) |
Citizenship | Bangladesh |
Occupation | Politician |
Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
Spouse | Rahima Khatun |
Awards | Ekushe Padak |
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