Reference

According to the Encyclopedia of World Biography, Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani (1880-1976) was a Muslim leader who used non-violent, mass civil disobedience techniques to promote nationalism in Assam, India, and later in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) [1]. He was a Bengali politician and Islamic scholar who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and the Bangladesh Liberation War.

Bhashani was known for his charismatic leadership and his ability to mobilize masses through his speeches and writings. He was a strong advocate for the rights of the peasantry and the working class, and he believed in the power of non-violent resistance to bring about social and political change [2].

Throughout his life, Bhashani was involved in various political movements, including the Indian independence movement, the Pakistan movement, and the Bangladesh Liberation War. He was a key leader of the Awami League, a political party that played a significant role in the Bangladesh Liberation War [3].

Bhashani's legacy continues to be felt in Bangladesh and beyond. He is remembered as a champion of social justice, democracy, and human rights, and his ideas and ideals continue to inspire people around the world [4].

References:

[1] Encyclopedia.com. (n.d.). Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani. Retrieved from https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/maulana-abdul-hamid-khan-bhashani

[2] Wikipedia. (n.d.). Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul_Hamid_Khan_Bhashani

[3] Banglapedia. (n.d.). Bhasani, Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan. Retrieved from https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Bhasani,_Maulana_Abdul_Hamid_Khan

[4] Law at the Margins. (n.d.). Perspectives: Why We Need Bhashani Now? Retrieved from https://lawatthemargins.com/perspectives-why-we-need-bhasani-now/

Image: Maulana Bhasani in Havana, Cuba [5]

[5] Wikimedia Commons. (n.d.). File:Maulana Bhasani in Havana, Cuba.jpg. Retrieved from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Maulana_Bhasani_in_Havana,_Cuba.jpg