Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, also known by the honorific Bangabandhu, was a Bangladeshi politician, revolutionary, statesman, activist and diarist, who was the founding president of Bangladesh. As one of the founding leaders of Bangladesh, he had held continuous positions, Initially he served as the president of the Awami League, later as the president of Bangladesh, and then as the prime minister of Bangladesh until his assassination in August 1975. His nationalist ideology, socio-political theories, and political doctrines are collectively known as Mujibism.
Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) is a public medical college and hospital located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 1946, the college houses a medical school as well as a tertiary care hospital on its campus.
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the first president of Bangladesh, was assassinated along with most of his family members during the early hours of 15 August 1975 by a group of Bangladesh Army personnel who invaded his residence as part of a coup d'état. The Minister of Commerce, Khondaker Mostaq Ahmad, immediately took control and proclaimed himself head of an interim government from 15 August to 6 November 1975; he was in turn succeeded by Chief Justice Abu Sayem. The assassination marked the first direct military intervention in Bangladesh's civilian administration. Lawrence Lifschultz characterized this incident as an outcome of the Cold War between the United States-influenced Pakistan and the Soviet Union-influenced India. 15 August was annually observed as National Mourning Day under Sheikh Hasina regime.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) is a graduate medical university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 1965 as Institute of Postgraduate Medical Research (IPGMR). The university offers postgraduate degrees in various medical specialties. These programs encompass MPhil, MPH, MD, MS, PhD, and various diploma degrees.
The Proclamation of Bangladeshi Independence, refers to the declaration of independence of Bangladesh on 26 March 1971, at the onset of the Bangladesh Liberation War by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; the following day Major Ziaur Rahman declared independence on behalf of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra radio station in Kalurghat, Chattogram. On 10 April, the Provisional Government of Bangladesh issued a proclamation on the basis of the previous declaration and established an interim constitution for the independence movement.
Mohammad Abdul Jabbar was a Bangladeshi singer. "Tumi Ki Dekhechho Kobhu Jiboner Porajoy", "Salam Salam Hajar Salam" and "Joy Bangla, Banglar Joy" were three of his songs which made it to the top 20 all-time Bangla songs in 2006 survey by the BBC Bangla. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1980 and Independence Day Award in 1996 by the Government of Bangladesh.
Chittagong Medical College, abbreviated as CMC is a public medical college located in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is the second oldest and second largest medical educational institute and hospital in Bangladesh. It is affiliated with the Chittagong Medical University.
Gurumukh Sajanmal Sainani is an Indian general physician, medical researcher, medical writer and an emeritus Professor of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. He is a former director of the All India Heart Foundation and the incumbent director of Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai. He is a recipient of the highest Indian award in the medical category, Dr. B. C. Roy Award, from the Medical Council of India and the rank of Honorary Brigadier from the President of India. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian award of the Padma Shri in 2000.
Mujibur Rahman was a Bangladeshi medical scientist. He established the first blood transfusion center at the Institute of Post Graduate Medicine and Research. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2014 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to social service.
Shujeo Shyam was a Bangladeshi singer, composer, and music director. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director four times for the films Hason Raja (2002), Joyjatra (2004), Obujh Bou (2010) and Joiboti Konyar Mon (2021). He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2018 by the Government of Bangladesh.
Mohammad Abdul Hadi was a Bangladeshi academic who served as the 4th Vice Chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.
Asim Saha was a Bangladeshi poet and novelist. He received Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2011 for his contributions to poetry. In recognition of his contribution to Bengali language and literature, the government of Bangladesh awarded him the country's second-highest civilian award Ekushey Padak in 2019.
Mamun Al Mahtab is a Bangladeshi hepatologist. With 290 publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals to his credit, Mahtab works as the head, Division of Interventional Hepatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
Upa-Sangharaj Satya Priya Mahathero was a Bangladeshi Buddhist pundit, writer, religious leader and social worker. He is mostly known for received the highest honourable national prize of Bangladesh "EKUSHEY PADAK". He was the President of Bangladesh Sangharaj Bhikkhu Mahasava. He was the first translator & writer of 'The Chullyabarga' which is an important part of highest religious book of Buddhist called "TRIPITHAK".
Mirza Tofazzal Hossain Mukul was a Bangladesh Awami League politician and a member of parliament for Tangail-5.
Khan Abul Kalam Azad is a Bangladeshi physician and academic. He is an internist. He is the 40th principal of Dhaka Medical College and past president of the Bangladesh Society of Medicine.
Kanak Kanti Barua is a Bangladeshi neurosurgeon and academic. He served as the 10th vice chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
Jinbodhi Bhikkhu is a Bangladeshi professor who teaches in the Department of Pali at the University of Chittagong. He was awarded the Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 2024 for his special contribution to education.
