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S. A. Bari

1927 – 1987

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About S. A. Bari

Lived 1927 – 1987 (aged 59–60). S. A. Bari was a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani politician.

S. A. Bari (1927–1987) was a Bangladesh Nationalist Party politician and Deputy Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

Early life Bari was born on 28 March 1927 in Dinajpur, East Bengal, British Raj. He was involved in student politics. Bari was the first vice president of Dhaka University Central Students' Union who was elected directly by the students' votes.

Career Bari joined the Civil Liberty League in 1951. He was involved with the Bengali language movement and was imprisoned for it. He was arrested again in 1955. He helped found the East Pakistan Students Union and in 1951 became a founding member of Jubo League. He worked as a lawyer at the Dinajpur bar. He helped found the Dinajpur Law College. He was active with the protests against military dictator General Ayub Khan. He helped organize the 1969 mass uprising. In 1977, he was elected secretary general of the party. He served as the Minister of Manpower and Social Welfare in the cabinet of President Ziaur Rahman. He also served as the Deputy Prime Minister.

Death Bari died on 3 March 1987.

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Important facts

Born
1927, Dinajpur
Birth century
Occupation
Education
University of Dhaka
Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh
Awards
Independence Award; Independence Day Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who was S. A. Bari?

politician

When was S. A. Bari born?

S. A. Bari was born in 1927 in Dinajpur.

When did S. A. Bari die?

S. A. Bari died on 3 March 1987 in Dhaka.

What was S. A. Bari's occupation?

S. A. Bari was a politician.

What nationality was S. A. Bari?

S. A. Bari was Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: S. A. Bari

· Wikidata: Q41482234

· DBpedia: S. A. Bari

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