Khan started his career as headmaster of Karatia High School, Tangail district in 1919. Khan participated in activities like Khelafat Andolon, Asohojog Andolon and Rayet Mohajon Birodhi Andolon. He was elected as the member of the Provincial Assembly and Constituent Assembly in 1945 and 1953 respectively. In November 1947, a memorandum demanding that
Bangla be adopted as the state language of
East Bengal was signed by a number of Bangalee intellectuals including Khan. In 1962, he was elected as a member of the national assembly (MNA). ==Works==