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A.K Fazlul Haque

Bengali politician. He was well known as a Bengali diplomat in the first half of the twentieth century. To the political circles and common people - known as 'Sher-e-Bangla'. Among the political positions he held were: Mayor of Calcutta (1935), Prime Minister of Undivided Bengal (1937-1943), Prime Minister of East Pakistan (1954), Home Minister of Pakistan (1955), and Governor of East Pakistan (1956-1958). As Prime Minister. A.K Fazlul Haque undertook many programs. He emphasized more in the field of education. During his tenure, primary education was introduced all over Bengal without imposing taxes on poor farmers. He took steps to abolish the zamindari system without compensation. The British government set up the Cloud Commission in 1938 to examine its effectiveness. On 18 August 1938, the Bengal Tenancy Act was amended and the unbridled oppression of the zamindars was stopped forever. By introducing the 'Bengal Employment Recruitment Rules' of 1939, the cabinet made provision for 50 per cent employment for Muslims. In the same year, the Debt Arbitration Board was strengthened by amending the Farmers Act. In 1940, on the recommendation of the Cloud Commission, Mr. Haque passed the Mahajani Act in the Legislative Assembly. In the same year, he enacted the 'Shop Employees Act' and issued orders to provide leave for shop workers once a week and provide other benefits. Agricultural institutes were established at Daulatpur in Dhaka, Rajshahi and Khulna for modernization of agriculture. The 'Jute Ordinance' was issued in 1938 with the aim of getting a fair price to the jute farmers. On 12 December 1941, Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq formed the Council of Ministers for the second time. He became the leader of a progressive united party with Sarat Chandra Bose and Hindu Mahasabha vice-president Shyamaprasad Mukherjee. On 16th December the Council of Ministers took oath before the Governor General of Bengal, Herbert. He is one of the main leaders in the formation of the United Front.

Abdur Rab Serniabat

Abdur Rab Serniabat was born in 1921 in Sarail village of Gournadi upazila of Barishal. After obtaining BA degree from BM College, Barishal, he studied law at Dhaka University. His political career began as General Secretary of the Ganatantri Party (1956-1957). He later served as a member of the NAP Central Committee. Abdur Rab Serniabat joined the Awami League in 1969 and was elected a member of the Constituent Assembly in the  election of 1970. He actively participated in the war of liberation and played a special role in the formation of the Mujibnagar government. In 1972,  he joined the cabinet of the Bangabandhu government. In the national elections of 1973, he was re-elected as a Member of Parliament from Barishal. He was a member of the Central Committee of Bakshal. He was killed on 15 August 1975.

Bir Shrestha Mohiuddin Jahangir

Bir Shrestha Mohiuddin Jahangir was a martyred freedom fighter who participated in the war of independence of Bangladesh. He was awarded the title of Bir Shrestha for his outstanding heroism in the war. Mohiuddin Jahangir was born in 1949 in Rahimganj village of Babuganj upazila of Barishal. He passed matriculation in 1964. After passing ISC in 1966, he tried to join the Air Force, but failed due to eye problems. He joined the Pakistan Military Academy as a cadet in 1967 while studying at Dhaka University. Mohiuddin Jahangir was awarded the Bir Shrestha Medal, the highest military medal of Bangladesh, for his outstanding contribution to the war of liberation. As his village was named after his grandfather, his union was renamed 'Mohiuddin Jahangir' instead of 'Agarpur'  as per the wishes of his family and villagers. The Barishal District Council has built the Birshreshtha Mohiuddin Jahangir Memorial Museum and Library on 40 per cent of the land donated by Birshreshtha's family at a cost of Tk 49 lakh through a government project.

Jibanananda Das

Jibanananda Das (1899-1954) was one of the leading modern Bengali poets of the twentieth century. He was one of the pioneers of modernity in Bengali poetry. He started gaining popularity in the last phase of the twentieth century after his death and by the time his birth centenary was being celebrated in 1999, he had become one of the most popular poets in Bengali literature. Although he is mainly a poet, he has written and published several articles. However, before his untimely death in 1954, he wrote 14 novels and 108 short stories, none of which he didn't publish in his lifetime. His life was spent in extreme poverty. During the last half of the twentieth century, his influence on Bengali poetry was Inexplicably imprinted. After Rabindranath, he was widely recognized as the leading poet of Bengali language. His famous books of poetry are: Jhara Palak (1927), Dhushar Pandulipi (1936), Banalata Sen (1942), Mahaprithibi (1944), Satti Tarar Timir (1948), Banalata Sen (1952).

Kusumakumari Das

Kusumakumari Das is a Bengali female poet. To a poet-loving Bengali, the name of her eldest son is like a dense, lonely and nostalgic poem. He is the poet Jibanananda Das. The poet said, "... I have heard and understood what kind of language was the language of my mother's mouth, how many folktales and exiles would become oblique and bright in the right combination. Her composed "Adarsha Chele" has been included in various textbooks. Poet Kusumkumari Das was born in the city of Barishal on 21st Poush, 1289 B.S in a learned family. Her father was Chandranath Das and her mother was Dhanmani. Chandranath converted to Brahmanism and left the ancestral homestead of Gaila village in opposition to the villagers and moved to Barishal. Kusumakumari got a family atmosphere. She studied up to 4th class in the girls' high school, established by Barishal Brahmo Samaj. After the school was closed due to lack of girls, Kusumakumari was admitted to Bethune School by her father Ramananda Chattopadhyay in Calcutta. A year later, she studied at Brahmabalika Boarding under the supervision of Lavanya Prabha Basu. Kusumakumari used to write poems and essays from her childhood. She wrote in Brahmavadi at the request of editor Manomohan Chakraborty. A few of her poems have been published in Prabasi and Mukul. Religion, sense of principle, patriotism have come again and again in her poems. Kavya Mukul (1896) is her book of poetry. She also wrote a prose book called Puranic Akhyaika.

Mahatma Ashwini Kumar Dutta

Mahatma Ashwini Kumar Dutta was born in 1856 in Gournadi, Barishal. He was a politician and social worker. After being elected Vice-Chairman of Barishal Municipality, he established ' Brajmohan College' college in his father's name.

Sufia Kamal

Sufia Kamal was born on June 20, 1911 and died on November 20, 1999. She is a renowned poet, writer and feminist of Bangladesh. She has played a brilliant role in the struggle for women's awakening and establishment of equal rights in independent Bangladesh. In 1926, her first poem, Basanti, was published in the influential periodical Saogat. During her stay in Calcutta in the thirties, she met the bright stars of Bengali literature such as Rabindranath, Nazrul, Sarat Chandra and others. Begum Rokeya's thoughts and promises were also transmitted to her, which had a far-reaching effect on her life. Along with increasing social awareness, her literary activities continued. 'Keyar Kanta', a collection of her stories, was published in 1937. In 1938, Kazi Nazrul Islam wrote preface of her first book of poetry, 'Sanjher Maya'. The book garnered the admiration of intellectuals, among whom was Rabindranath Tagore. Sudden death of her husband  in 1932 put her in financial trouble. She started teaching in Calcutta Corporation School and remained engaged in this profession till 1942. In 1939, she married Kamaluddin Ahmed. Prior to partition, she was the editor of Begum, a women's magazine. She joined the anti-authoritarian movement in 1990, ignoring the curfew and marching in silence. She has fought to the death for freedom and against communalism and fundamentalism. She participated in every progressive movement.

Arj Ali Matubbar

Arj Ali Matubbar (1901-1986) was a self-taught philosopher, thinker and writer. He was born in Lamchari village adjacent to Barishal city. This Scholar and indigent man set up the Arj Manzil Public Library in his village Lamchari. Various questions about the world and life have come up in his writings from which his wisdom, free thinking and free intellect can be found. Among his published books, the search for truth and the mystery of creation are notable.

Vijay Gupta

Vijay Gupta, The poet of Manasasangal was born in the fifteenth century in the village of Fulshree near Barishal. He is one of the ancient poets of Mangalkavya. He is recognized as the original poet of Manasasangal poetry.

Kamini Roy

kamini Roy was born in the village of Basanda in Bakerganj in East Bengal (present Bangladesh). Her father Chandicharan Sen was a Brahmin, a judge and a historical writer. Chandicharan was initiated into Brahmanism in 1970. The following year, his wife and daughter also converted to Brahmanism with him in Calcutta. Notable books of poetry written by her include: Alo O Chhaya (1889), Nirmalya (1891), Puraniki (1897), Mallya O Nirmalya (1913).

Sardar Fazlul Karim

Sardar Fazlul Karim (born May 1, 1925) is a prominent Bangladeshi philosopher, educator, writer and essayist. He is a retired teacher in the Department of Philosophy, Dhaka University. From 1946 to 1948 he was engaged in teaching philosophy at Dhaka University. He was later persecuted by the Pakistani government for his involvement in the socio-political movement of the communist left. He spent 11 long years as a political prisoner. While in jail, he served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan in 1954. Later, from 1963 to 1971, he worked as the Principal of the Culture Department of the Bangla Academy. He was arrested by Pakistani forces in September 1971. He later taught at Dhaka University from 1972 to 1985.

Altaf Mahmud

Altaf Mahmud is a Bangladeshi composer, cultural activist and freedom fighter martyred in the war of independence. He was a language soldier and he also composed the current tune of 'Amar Vaiyer rokte rangano' song sung on the day of International Mother Language Day on 21st February. He is best known as the composer of this song. In the 1950s, he sang folk songs in various places to gain support for the language movement. Mahmud has always supported this movement by singing. On February 23, 1952, he climbed to the top of fame by adding a melody to the sensational song "Amar Vaiyer Rokte Rangano" composed by Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury. In 1969, he re-melodied the song "Amar Vaiyer Rokte Rangano", which was first composed by Abdul Latif. This tune was used in the film "Jibon Theke Neya" directed by Zaheer Raihan. In 1971, Altaf Mahmud participated in the War of Independence. He set up a secret camp with the freedom fighters at his house. But when news of the camp was leaked, he was detained by Pakistani forces on August 30, 1971. He was subjected to inhuman torture. Many more guerrilla fighters were captured from his home. Along with many of them, he too was lost forever. Later, his patriotic songs were aired on Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra which inspired countless freedom fighters.

Major Jalil

Major Jalil was the Commander of Sector 9 during the War of Liberation. All 16 of his comrades are well-known freedom fighters and Commander in charge of the sector. The Pakistani army surrendered in Khulna on 17th December. Major Jalil was the Commander of the Bangladesh Liberation Army along with General Dalbir Singh, the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces in the respective areas.

Abu Jafar Obaidullah

Abu Jafar Obaidullah was born on February 8, 1934 and died on March 19, 2001. A poet of Bangladesh of 50's decade. His full name is Abu Jafar Muhammad Obaidullah Khan. He was born in Baherchar, Babuganj, Barishal district. His Father Abdul Jabbar Khan was the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Pakistan. He passed secondary from Mymensingh Zilla School in 1948, higher secondary from Dhaka College in 1950 and MA from English department of Dhaka University in 1954. His two long poems 'Ami Kingbodontir kotha bolchi' and 'Brishti O sahosi purusher jonno parthona' are an unprecedented addition to the repertoire of modern Bengali literature. He has served as a high-ranking bureaucrat all his life. In the 1980's, he was the Minister of Agriculture in the Government of Bangladesh.

Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury

Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury is a well known  Bangladeshi writer and columnist. He is the author of the memorable song of the language movement 'Amar Vaiyer rokte rangano'. He was born in Ulaniya Chowdhury house in a waterlogged village of Barishal district. Career of Gaffar Chowdhury started in full swing in 1950. At this time he started his career as a journalist in the daily Insaf. When the daily Sangbad was published in 1951, Gaffar Chowdhury took up the job of translator there. He then became associated with many magazines. In 1966, he was the spokesperson of the 6-point movement. In 1967, he returned to the daily Azad as an assistant editor. When a violent dispute over ownership of the paper broke out in 1969, he rejoined the daily Ittefaq. When editor Manik Mia died on January 1, 1969, he joined Observer Group of Hamidul Haque Chowdhury  daily Purbodesh in August. When the war of liberation started in 1971, his family crossed the border and reached Calcutta via Agartala. There, as the spokesperson of the Mujibnagar government  he used to write in the weekly Joybangla. During this time he worked as a columnist in the daily Anandabazar and Jugantar in Calcutta. After the independence of Bangladesh in 1972, Dainik Janpad was published. While in exile, Gaffar Chowdhury is still writing regularly in the major newspapers of Bangladesh. Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury's columns on politics, contemporary events and international affairs published in the top dailies of Bangladesh are very popular.

Apart from this, other eminent persons born in this district include:

Aga Baker

B. D Habibullah

Abdul Jabbar

Surkar Abdul Latif

Poet Asad Chowdhury

Poet Mukunda Das

Mithun Chakraborty

Hanif Sanket

Abdur Rahman Biswas

 Kamal Hossain

Manorama Basukabi

Mozammel Haque