Sheikh Kamal

Sheikh Kamal (5 August 1949 – 15 August 1975) was the eldest son of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, former President of Bangladesh.

Early life and education

Kamal completed his matriculation from Shaheen School, Dhaka in 1967 and Higher Secondary Certificate Examination from Dhaka College in 1969. He was the General Secretary of the Chatro League in Dhaka College. He practiced sitar at Chhayanaut, a school of music. At the same time, he was involved in diverse cultural activities and a keen sportsman. Kamal was an organizer of the Mukti Bahini guerrilla struggle in 1971. Kamal received wartime commission in Bangladesh Army during the Liberation War of Bangladesh.

Kamal worked as the ADC of General Osmani the Commander-in-Chief of the Mukti Bahini, during the Liberation War of Bangladesh. After independence, he left the military to return to Dhaka University from where he graduated with Honours in sociology. Days before his tragic demise on 15 August 1975 Kamal completed his master's degree in sociology from Dhaka University . On 14 July 1975, he married an athlete, Sultana Khuki, who was the first female blue of Dhaka University. He was perceived to be the successor to Sheikh Mujib.

Kamal, an avid sportsman, founded the Abahani in 1972, a popular sporting club of Bangladesh. He enjoyed cricket, volleyball, and other sports. Abahani went on to win many local championships.

Death

Kamal was killed with the rest of his family on 15 August 1975.

Legacy

Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium Academy Ground in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh was named after him. Shaheed Sheikh Kamal Bridge on the Andharmanik River in also named after him.