List of Bangladeshi people

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Listed below are notable people who are either citizens of Bangladesh, born in the region of what is now Bangladesh, or of Bangladeshi origin living abroad. For brevity, people who fall into more than one category are listed in only one of them. For further information, see Bangladeshi people.

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Leaders of independence movements

British colonial period

Martyrs of the Bengali Language Movement 1952

Bangladesh War of Independence, 1971

Scientists, engineers and educators

Educationists

Arts, culture, and literature

Chefs

Social reformers and leaders

Music, film and television

Economists

Entrepreneurs

Media and journalism

Political figures

Photographers

Heads of state or government

Intellectuals

Government officials and diplomats

Noted diplomats and heads of major organizations

Religious personalities

Criminals

Ershad Sikder Is a Bangladeshi criminal.

Sports people

Cricket

Archery

Chess

Football

Golf

Gymnastics

Hockey

Kabaddi

Martial arts

Mountaineering

Sport shooters

Sprinters

Swimming

Table tennis

See also

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