Shah Azizur Rahman was a Bangladeshi politician who served as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. However, he was the subject of considerable controversy for his collaboration with the Pakistan Army against the struggle to establish Bangladesh.
Shamsur Rahman was a Bangladeshi poet, columnist and journalist. A prolific writer, Rahman produced more than sixty books of poetry collection and is considered a key figure in Bengali literature from the latter half of the 20th century. He was regarded as the unofficial poet laureate of Bangladesh. Major themes in his poetry and writings include liberal humanism, human relations, romanticised rebellion of youth, the emergence of and consequent events in Bangladesh, and opposition to religious fundamentalism.
Munshiganj, also historically known as Bikrampur, is a district in central Bangladesh. It is a part of the Dhaka Division and borders Dhaka District.
Dhaka College is the oldest institution of Bangladesh located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It offers higher secondary education (HSC). It has Honours and Masters programs as well which divisions are affiliated to the University of Dhaka.
Syed Mujtaba Ali was a Bengali author, journalist, travel enthusiast, academic, scholar and linguist. He lived in India, Bangladesh, Germany, Afghanistan and Egypt.
Abdul Gaffar Choudhury is a Bangladeshi-born British writer, journalist, columnist, political analyst and poet. He wrote the lyrics to "Amar Bhaier Rôkte Rangano", a widely celebrated song commemorating the Bengali Language Movement.
Rizia Rahman was a Bangladeshi novelist. She had a number of novels and short stories to her credit. Her works cut across all genres. She was best known for the novel Bong Theke Bangla. She was the recipient of Bangla Academy Literary Award (1978). As of 2018, she had published more than 50 novels and short story collections during her long career.
Sarder Jayenuddin was a Bangladeshi novelist. He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1967 and Ekushey Padak in 1994 posthumously.
Mahbubul Alam was a Bangladeshi writer. He won Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1965 and Ekushey Padak in 1978.
Muksudpur is an Upazila of Gopalganj District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Abdul Alim was a Bangladeshi folk singer. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 1975 for playback in Sujan Sakhi. He was posthumously awarded the Ekushey Padak in 1977 and Independence Day Award in 1997 by the Government of Bangladesh.
Sheikh Azizur Rahman was a Bangladeshi novelist and short story writer. He won Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1962, Ekushey Padak in 1983 and Independence Day Award in 1997.
Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal was a Bangladeshi songwriter, poet, essayist, critic and presenter. In his early life, he was a singer on East Bengal radio and television. He was a professor of Bengali literature at the University of Rajshahi and worked for the government as the Director General of the Bangla Academy from 1986 until his death. He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 1987. He published only three collections of poetry before he died of a heart attack in 1989.
Shahid Quadri was a Bangladeshi poet and writer. For his poetry, he was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1973 and Ekushey Padak in 2011. His notable poems include "Uttoradhikar", "Tomake Obhibadon Priyotoma", "Kothao Kono Krondon Nei" and "Amar Chumbongulo Poucchey Dao".
Ananta Jalil is a Bangladeshi Businessman, actor, director and producer. He started his professional career as a businessman in 1999, while he began his film career with the film Khoj: The Search in 2010. He was awarded CIP status in 2014 for his contributions in RMG sector of Bangladesh.
Brigadier rtd. Dr. Abdul Malik is a Bangladeshi cardiologist and National Professor of Bangladesh. He is the first cardiologist of united Pakistan. In 2004, he was awarded Independence Day Award, the highest state award by the Government of Bangladesh for contribution in medical science.
Ashim Saha is a Bangladeshi poet and novelist. He received Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2011 for his contributions in 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.
Azizur Rahman was a Bangladeshi poet and lyricist. He was awarded Ekushey Padak posthumously by the People's Republic of Bangladesh in 1979 for his outstanding contribution in Bengali literature.
Monowara Islam is a Bangladeshi professor, litterateur and language movement activist. In recognition of her contribution to the Bengali language movement, the government of Bangladesh awarded her the country's second highest civilian award Ekushey Padak in 2019.
