Formation | 1972 |
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Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
President | Samir Chandra Chanda |
General Secretary | Umme Kulsum Smriti |
The Bangladesh Krishak League was established on 19 April 1972, at the behest of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Lawyer Sirajul Islam Khan was appointed as the convener of the constitution-making committee and founding vice-president of the Krishka League Central Committee. Krishka League is closely associated with Bangladesh Awami League and is working as one of its affiliated organizations. Samir Chanda is currently the chairman of the Krishak League and Umme Kulsum is the general secretary.[1][2][3]