Political Career

Member of the Legislative Assembly (M.L.A.):

Maulvi Shah Abdul Hamid was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (M.L.A.) during a transformative period in British Bengal. His entry into politics was not driven by ambition, but by duty a commitment to give voice to his community’s concerns in the legislative sphere.

As M.L.A., he advocated for:

Access to education
Rural development
Religious harmony
Social justice for underrepresented communities

Notable Event: Opening of Proja Bandhu Sugar Mills (1941)

One of the most remarkable moments of his public life was his presence at the inauguration of Proja Bandhu Sugar Mills Ltd. in Kishoreganj, Mymensingh. The event, held on 31st Chaitra 1347 B.S. (approximately April 1941), was attended by Bengal’s Premier A.K. Fazlul Huque, Finance Minister Mr. Suhrawardy, and other influential leaders.

Maulvi Shah Abdul Hamid’s involvement as a promoter of the mill highlights his commitment to local industry and economic self-reliance.

“True leadership is in guiding people with wisdom, not commanding them with power.”