Nawab Sir Khwaja Salimullah vs Nong Duc Manh

Salimullah supported the 1905 Partition of Bengal, which created a Muslim-majority East Bengal. He argued it would benefit the Muslim population economically and politically, though the partition was reversed in 1911 due to Hindu opposition.

Salimullah played a key role in founding the All-India Muslim League in Dhaka. The League aimed to protect Muslim political rights in British India, later becoming the driving force for the creation of Pakistan.

Salimullah hosted the 20th session of the All-India Muhammadan Educational Conference at his palace in Shahbag, Dhaka. This conference directly preceded the founding of the Muslim League, providing the political platform for its creation.

Salimullah founded the Ahsanullah School of Engineering in Dhaka, later becoming the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. This institution provided technical education to Bengali Muslims, advancing industrial development in the region.

Nong Duc Manh was elected as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam at the 9th National Party Congress. He succeeded Le Kha Phieu and became the first ethnic minority (Tay) to hold the top party position.

Nong Duc Manh hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Hanoi, which brought together leaders from 21 economies. The summit enhanced Vietnam's international profile and promoted regional economic cooperation.

Under Nong Duc Manh's leadership, Vietnam joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) after years of negotiations. The accession opened Vietnam's economy to global trade and investment, accelerating economic growth.

Nong Duc Manh stepped down as General Secretary at the 11th National Party Congress, handing over power to Nguyen Phu Trong. His retirement marked a peaceful transition of leadership, a rarity in Vietnamese politics.