Justice Abu Sayeed Chaudhury's historic contribution to the cause of Bangladesh will always shine like the "Pole Star" in the political horizon of Bangladesh. Nobody can deny it and undermine his historic role during those perilous days of our national life. He was the first man to have sent a letter to the then Education Secretary of Pakistan saying, "There is no point in my continuing as the Vice-Chancellor of the Dhaka University any longer after the shooting of my unarmed students. My dead body will lie in London street, rather than I compromise with Pakistan."

He was also the first person to unfurl the National Flag of Bangladesh at Hyde Park in London in April 1971. He also inaugurated for the first time the exhibition of stamps for independent Bangladesh designed by Amiya Taralder, an Indian national. All these are facts and will always remain as history. If there arises any confusion, the 'News Week' of 16th April 1971 may be seen.

Justice Chaudhury moved beaven and earth, ran from pillar to post to mobilise world opinion is favour of the just cause of Bangladesh. His endeavour to win the confidence of 270 members of the British Parliament was no easy a job. It was the turning point in history in favour of Bangladesh War of Liberation. His press conference in Geneva will remain as a milestone in his onerous task for the War of Liberation. His famous speech which was published in the Sunday Times under the heading "Genesis of Holocust" is a burning example of his invaluable contribution to the cause of Bangladesh. He was made the first Constitutional President of Bangladesh not because of any fear or favour. Banga Bandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman realised the truth, appreciated the work done by him and thus chose the right man in right time. Justice Chaudhury earned both name and fame for the country as head of the state. A man of his status with profound background was quite befitting for the post.

He contributed to the framing of Constitution of 1972. He represented Bangladesh at different international forum. One such was his representation at WHO seminar in 1975 in Geneva. He was, because of his quality of head and heart, elected Chairman of Commission on Human Rights in United Nations in 1985. He was the judge of Dhaka High Court, Vice-chancellor of Dhaka University, Chairman of Bangali Development Board. He was President of the country at national level, while at international level, he was representative of the country at the UNO; Chairman of Commission on Human Rights in Geneva as a well known jurist.

All these were possible for his dignity, honesty, belief and firm courage of conviction. Justice Chaudhury was an unparalleled example of humanism, with fathomless knowledge in history and literature. Mr Sidharta Sankar Roy, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal and ex-Governor of Punjab, hearing the sudden news of his sad demise, wrote a letter to Mrs. Chaudhury saying: "Shahjahan was one of our brightest jewels. God has taken him away. My prayer is that when the time comes for me to part too, I may be able to see him again."