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Biswas Bari
Biswas () (pronounced in Bengali as "bish-shash") is a native Bengalis, Bengali surname, commonly used by the Bengali people, Bengali community of India and Bangladesh. The surname was an honorary title bestowed on persons who were relied upon for the work of accounts, receipts and expenditure. The word ''Biswas'' means faith or trust in Bengali language, Bengali. The surname 'Biswas' is not tied to any specific religion or caste, as it is used by both "Hindus, including Brahmin, Brahmins, and Muslims alike". Among Bengali Hindus, the surname is notably associated with various castes, including Forward castes like Bengali Kayastha, Kayasthas, Mahishyas and Bengali Brahmins, Brahmins as well as Scheduled Castes like Poundra (caste), Poundras and Namasudras. The surname is also found among Bengali Muslims and Bengali Christians. Notable people *Abdul Gaffar Biswas (born 1949), former MP for Khulna-3 *Abdul Latif Biswas (Pakistani politician), Abdul Latif Biswas, member of the Paki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengal
Bengal ( ) is a Historical geography, historical geographical, ethnolinguistic and cultural term referring to a region in the Eastern South Asia, eastern part of the Indian subcontinent at the apex of the Bay of Bengal. The region of Bengal proper is divided between the modern-day sovereign nation of Bangladesh and the States and union territories of India, Indian states of West Bengal, and Karimganj district of Assam. The ancient Vanga Kingdom is widely regarded as the namesake of the Bengal region. The Bengali calendar dates back to the reign of Shashanka in the 7th century CE. The Pala Empire was founded in Bengal during the 8th century. The Sena dynasty and Deva dynasty ruled between the 11th and 13th centuries. By the 14th century, Bengal was absorbed by Muslim conquests in the Indian subcontinent. An independent Bengal Sultanate was formed and became the eastern frontier of the Islamic world. During this period, Bengal's rule and influence spread to Assam, Arakan, Tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengali Christians
Bengali Christians () are adherents of Christianity among the Bengali people. Christianity took root in Bengal after the arrival of Portuguese voyagers in the 16th century. It witnessed further conversions among the Bengali upper-caste elite during the 19th century Bengali Renaissance. Bengali Christians played significant role in Bengali culture, education, commerce and society. Some of the most influential thinkers and advocates during the Indian independence struggle from British Raj were Bengali Christians. The region is home to venerable missionary institutions, including the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa. History Christianity was established in Bengal by the Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century. Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Bandel is the first church known to have been constructed in 1599 at Hugli-Chuchura in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, India. Another is known to have been established from the historical records was in Ishwaripore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basanta Kumar Biswas
Basanta Kumar Biswas (6 February 1895 – 11 May 1915) was an Indian pro-independence activist involved in the Jugantar group who, in December 1912, played a role in the bombing of the Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst, Viceroy's parade in what came to be known as the Delhi-Lahore Conspiracy. Biswas was one of the illustrious names of the early pro-independence activists of Bengal and the entire country. He was expert in bomb making and was initiated into Revolutionary movement for Indian independence, revolutionary movement by Jugantar leaders Amarendra Chatterjee, Amarendranath Chattopadhyaya and Rash Behari Bose. Early life Basanta Kumar Biswas was born on 6 February 1895 at ''Poragacha'' village in a Bengali Hindu aristocratic Mahishya family of Nadia district of present day West Bengal, to Motilal Biswas and Kunjabala Devi. His ancestor (grand uncle), Digambar Biswas had gained fame as an active leader of the Indigo revolt (''Nil Bidroha,1859'') agains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barun Biswas
Barun Biswas (12 September 1972 – 5 July 2012) was a Bengali school teacher and a social activist in Sutia, West Bengal, India. In 2000, he co-founded "''Sutia Gonodhorshon Pratibad Mancha''", an organisation which protested against a local criminal gang, who were using gang-rape to terrorise the people of Sutia. Biswas was murdered on 5 July 2012. In 2013, a Bengali film '' Proloy'' was made, based on his life and fight. Life and career Biswas was born on 12 September 1972 in Sutia, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. His parents, Gita Biswas and Jagadish Biswas, migrated from Faridpur, Bangladesh after the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War to Acharipara, Panchpota, in North 24 Parganas. His father worked as a labourer during the day and sang for a local theatre group at night to pay for his children's education. Barun Biswas attended Panchpota Bharadanga High School. He completed his schooling at Gobardanga Khantura High School. He received his B.A. in Bengali from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apu Biswas
Apu Biswas (born 11 October 1989) is a Bangladeshi film actress and model. Struggling to establish herself as a lead actress in films such as ''Kaal Sokale'',''O Amar Chhele'',''Machine Man'' or ''Pitar Ason'' , blockbusters films such as '' Koti Takar Kabin'',''Chachchu'' have surged her career as one of leading actresses of Dhallywood. At the end of decade 2010's films such as '' Number One Shakib Khan '', & ''Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na'' continued her domination as a top actress of the time and her pair with actor Shakib Khan became one of most successful well known film couple. In 2006, she starred in the FI Manik-directed '' Koti Takar Kabin'' as the lead female opposite Shakib Khan for the first time, with whom she later acted in more than 75 films. Early life Apu Biswas Megha was born on 11 October 1989 in Bogra, Bangladesh, to Upendronath Bishwas (d. 2014) and Shefali Bishwas (d. 2020). Apu is the youngest of three daughters and a son. Career Biswas made her debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anil Biswas (politician)
Anil Biswas (2 March 1944 – 26 March 2006), often referred to as Keru, was an Indian communist politician. He was the secretary of the West Bengal State Committee of Communist Party of India (Marxist) and member of the party's politburo beginning in 1998 until his death in 2006. Early life Biswas born in a middle class Mahishya family of ''Darermath'' village near Karimpur, Nadia district, to Ashutosh Biswas and Prafulla Kumari Debi. He lost his father at a tender age. While in high school he was attracted to the Left movement in the area. in 1961 he joined the Krishnagar Government College and came under the influence of Marxist leaders like Harinarayan Adhikari and Dinesh Majumdar and also became an active member of the Students' Federation of India. He was a student leader in College elections. After taking an Honours degree in Political science, he shifted to Kolkata to pursue his academic career. Politics He became the full-fledged party member of the CPI(M) in 1965 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anil Biswas (composer)
Anil Krishna Biswas (7 July 1914 – 31 May 2003), professionally known as Anil Biswas, was an Indian film music director and playback singer from 1935 to 1965, who apart from being one of pioneers of playback singing, is also credited for the first Indian orchestra of twelve pieces and introducing orchestral music and full-blooded choral effects, into Indian cinema. A master in western symphonic music was known for the Indian classical or folk elements, especially Baul and Bhatiyali in his music. Out of his over 90 films, most memorable were, ''Roti'' (1942), '' Kismet'' (1943), '' Anokha Pyar'' (1948), '' Tarana'' (1951), ''Waaris'' (1954), '' Pardesi'' (1957) and '' Char Dil Char Rahen'' (1959). He was also the pioneer in using the counter melody in film scores, employing technique of western music, ‘cantala’, where one line overlaps the other in contra-melody, recitative prose songs as in '' Roti'' (1942), besides he was the first one to start extensively using ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AM Riasat Ali Biswas
AM Riasat Ali Biswas (died 2016) was a politician of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and a member of parliament for Satkhira-3. Early life and education Riasat Ali was born on 28 December 1937 in Kurikahunia village of Pratapnagar union in Asashuni Upazila of Satkhira district. His father's name is Mr. Ali Biswas and his mother's name is Rahila Khatun. Riasat Ali started his career as the founder principal (1958-1964) of Pratapnagar Fazil Madrasa. After serving as Principal of Ghugrakati Fazil Madrasa (1965-1968) and English Teacher of Pratapnagar High School (1968-1971) and Principal of Ghugrakati Fazil Madrasa (1973-1977) and he again served as Principal of Pratapnagar Fazil Madrasa (1977-1993). Riasat was a member of Pratapnagar Union Parishad in 1958 and 1963 and served as chairman of the union from 1977 to 1983. At that time, he won the national gold medal. Career Biswas was elected to parliament from Satkhira-3 as a candidate of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abu Raihan Biswas
Abu Raihan Biswas ( – 29 December 2019) was an Indian teacher and politician from West Bengal belonging to Socialist Unity Centre of India. He was a legislator of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. Biography Biswas was a high school teacher. He was elected as a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Hariharpara in 1972. Biswas also contested from Hariharpara in 1977 and he lost to Shaikh Imaijuddin. He took part in 7th Lok Sabha election from Murshidabad Murshidabad (), is a town in the Indian States and territories of India, state of West Bengal. This town is the headquarters of Lalbag subdivision of Murshidabad district. It is located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly river, Bhagirathi Riv ... but did not win. Biswas died on 29 December 2019 at the age of 79. References 2019 deaths Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) politicians Politicians from Murshidabad district Indian schoolteachers West Bengal MLAs 1972–1977 Year of birth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdur Rasheed Biswas
Abdur Rasheed Biswas (died 1991) was a Bangladeshi politician. He was elected as MP of Jessore-10 in the first general election of Bangladesh. He lived in Khalia village of what is now Mohammadpur Upazila of Magura District Magura District () is a district in southwestern Bangladesh, and situated 176 kilometers from Dhaka. It is located in Khulna Division. Administration Magura district has 4 upazilas. They are: # Magura Sadar Upazila # Mohammadpur Upazila # Shalikh .... He died on 11 December 1991. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Biswas, Abdur Rasheed Awami League politicians People from Magura District Politicians from Khulna Division 1st Jatiya Sangsad members 1991 deaths ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdur Rahman Biswas
Abdur Rahman Biswas (1 September 1926 – 3 November 2017) was a Bangladeshi politician. He was the President of Bangladesh from 1991 to 1996. Biswas represented Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly, prior to the independence of Bangladesh. Early life and education Biswas was born in Shaistabad village, Barisal District. He was educated at the University of Dhaka, where he received BA with honours and an MA in history and a degree in law. His subsequent public service included chairing a local cooperative bank and sponsoring educational initiatives. He joined the legal profession in the 1950s. He was elected president of the Barisal Bar Association twice in the 1970s and worked as a Supreme Court lawyer. Career Biswas started his political career when he joined the Muslim League during Ayub Khan's regime. He was elected as a representative to the East Pakistan Legislative Assembly in 1962 and 1965. In 1967, he represented Pakistan at the UN General Assembly. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdul Latif Biswas (Bangladeshi Politician)
Muhammad Abdul Latif Biswas (born 11 January 1953) is a Bangladeshi politician, diplomat, and freedom fighter. He is currently serving as District Council Administrator of Sirajganj District as of September 2022. Early life and education Biswas was born in Meghulla village, Belkuchi Upazila, Sirajganj District in erstwhile Pakistan). He passed the matriculation exam from Belkuchi Pilot High School. and intermediate examination in 1986 from Belkuchi Degree College. Career Biswas became a Bangladesh Member of Parliament for constituency Sirajganj-5 in 1996 when the Bangladesh Awami League The Awami League, officially known as Bangladesh Awami League, is a major List of political parties in Bangladesh, political party in Bangladesh. The oldest existing political party in the country, the party played the leading role in achievin ... headed Bangladesh's coalition government. He lost his position before being reelected in 2009. He was the minister of Fisheries and Livesto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
