Professor Abul Hashem, Veteran UK Awami League Leader, Dies at 88.

London,  — Professor Abul Hashem, Vice-President and former General Secretary of the UK Awami League, has passed away at the age of 88 while receiving treatment at King’s College Hospital in London.

Inspired by the ideals of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Professor Abul Hashem devoted much of his life to organising the Bangladeshi expatriate community in the United Kingdom and advancing the political activities of the Awami League.

He made significant contributions to the establishment of the UK Chhatra League in 1968 and subsequently served as its president. He later held several key positions within the UK Awami League, including that of General Secretary. Throughout his political career, he represented the party at numerous political and social seminars and symposia across the United Kingdom.

During Bangladesh’s Great Liberation War in 1971, Professor Abul Hashem played a distinguished role in mobilising public opinion abroad and raising funds in support of Bangladesh’s struggle for independence. His contributions to the Liberation War and his longstanding commitment to the country and the party remain an important part of his legacy.

His passing has cast a deep shadow of grief over the Bangladeshi community in the United Kingdom. His experience, political foresight and dedication to organisational work will be greatly missed.

Remembering the late professor, a senior leader of the Bangladeshi community in the United Kingdom said, “Professor Abul Hashem made a distinguished contribution to building public support for Bangladesh’s Liberation War among the international community. The loss of an experienced and capable organiser like him is irreplaceable. As a veteran and prominent leader in the United Kingdom. Professor Abul Hashem leaves behind his wife, two daughters and grandchildren, as well as countless friends, relatives, colleagues, fellow activists and well-wishers in Bangladesh and abroad.