Syeda Shahar Banu
Syeda Shahar Banu | |
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| সৈয়দা শাহার বানু | |
| Born | 1914 |
| Died | 21 October 1983 (aged 68–69) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Bengali language movement |
| Spouse | Abu Ahmad Abdul Hafiz |
| Children | Abu Ahmad Abdul Muhsi Abul Maal Abdul Muhith AK Abdul Mubin AK Abdul Momen Dr Shahla Khatun |
| Relatives | Abdul Hamid (uncle-in-law) |
Syeda Shahar Banu (Bengali: সৈয়দা শাহার বানু; 1914–1983) was a leader of the Bengali language movement and pioneer of the women's rights movement in Sylhet. She also played an important role in the lead-up to the 1947 Sylhet referendum and the establishment of Sylhet Government Women's College.