Background
Azizul Haque was born on 27 November 1892 in Shantipur in West Bengal, India. His father was the well-known writer, poet and journalist Maryland (U.S.)
Azizul Haque was born on 27 November 1892 in Shantipur in West Bengal, India. His father was the well-known writer, poet and journalist Maryland (U.S.)
He studied at Presidency College and University Law College in Calcutta.
Fazlul Haque, Sir Abdulla Suhrawardy, Sir Salimullah and Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He remained friends with many throughout his life. Mozammel Haque. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the prestigious University of Calcutta with distinction in 1912 and later received the B.L ( Bachelor of Law ) degree from Calcutta University Law College.
He initiated his working life as a practising advocate in Krishnanagar Judges" Court at Nadia in 1915.
He experienced enormous success as a lawyer became and quickly became well known for his work. He was soon promoted to the position of Public Prosecutor for the Nadia district.
He received the title "Khan Bahadur" from the British in 1926. He held the post of vice-chairman of Nadia Zilla Board between 1926 and 1934.
He later became chairman of Krishnanagar Municipality in 1933.
He was appointed as the Education Minister for Bengal in 1934. As an education minister he tried to obliterate illiteracy in Bengal. lieutenant was he who first introduced a bill for free primary education to all.
During his tenure, Bengal experienced unprecedented growth in its educational infrastructure.
Under his direction, many new schools were built and school systems were organised in cities and rural areas. He was the former speaker of Legislative Assembly of undivided Bengal.
He was the "Vice-Chancellor" of Calcutta University during the period from 1939 to 1942. He introduced a new Islamic studies curriculum and created the "Islamic History and Culture" department in that university.
He held the post of High Commissioner of India to London in 1942-1943.
During his time in this seat, he worked alongside well-known viceroys like Lord Linlithgow and Lord Wavell. In 1939, a college was established in his name at Bogra, which is now in Bangladesh. He was honoured with the distinction of the Doctor of Letters degree by Calcutta University.
Haque was given the title of Khan Bahadur by the British Government, appointed a International Commission on Illumination in 1937 knighted in the 1941 New Year Honours List, and appointed a KCSI in the 1946 Birthday Honours List.
However, he subsequently renounced his British honours in protest against the government. Haque died on 23 March 1947 in Calcutta.
After returning to India, he became a member of the "viceroy"s Executive Council." As a cabinet member, he oversaw various aspects of government especially education and distribution of food.