Kamal Hossain
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
2
Records
Kamal Hossain's greatest achievement is drafting the 1972 Constitution of Bangladesh, a document that established the country as the first constitutionally secular state in South Asia. His vision was vindicated in 2010 when the Supreme Court reinstated secularism.He has been a leading figure in international law, serving on the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal and as UN Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan. He was even considered for the post of UN Secretary General, a testament to his global standing.In Bangladesh, he is revered as the 'conscience of the nation,' a symbol of principled legal advocacy and democratic ideals.
Honours & Distinctions
Father of the Bangladeshi Constitution
Widely recognized for drafting the 1972 Constitution.
Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh
Highest rank for advocates in Bangladesh.
Governor of the International Law Association
Served as a governor of the association.
Records & Feats
First Law Minister of Bangladesh
Served as the first Minister of Law and Justice of Bangladesh from 1972 to 1973.
Father of the Bangladeshi Constitution
Chaired the Constitution Drafting Committee that created the 1972 Constitution.