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Saudagar (surname)
Saudagar (), also spelt Sawdagor or Sadagar, is a Bengali surname meaning ''merchant''. It may refer to: * Chand Sadagar (), sea merchant * Sheikh Osman Ali Sadagar (1856–1948), politician, cultivator and educationist * Nur Ahmed Saudagar (1890–1964), politician and lawyer * Abdul Jabbar Saudagar (fl. 1909), merchant and martial artist * Haji Muhammad Dula Mia Saudagar (1910–2000), jeweller and Sufi * Abdul Gani Saudagar (1926–2018), politician * Muhammad Yunus Saudagar (born 1940), economist and civil society leader * Muhammad Ibrahim Saudagar (born 1945), physicist and academic * Shahid Hasan Sawdagor (born 1966), Misha Sawdagor, film actor * Aslam Hossain Saudagar (born 1966), parliamentarian See also *Akhand (surname) * Biswas * Kazi * Khondakar * Mridha * Patwary *Sikdar Sikdar, Sikder or Shikdar is a Bengali surname. ''Sikdar'' means owner of one ''siki'' (one quarter) of land. Notable people with surname Sikdar * Abbas Ullah Shikder (1955–2020), Bangladeshi ... [...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] |
Muhammad Ibrahim (academic)
Muhammad Ibrahim (; born 1 December 1945) is a Bangladeshi academic. He is a former professor of physics at University of Dhaka. He is the moderator of the show ''Desh o Biggyan'' on Bangladesh Television. He is the editor of ''Bigyan Shamoiki'', the first monthly science magazine of Bangladesh. Since January 2015, he has been serving as a professor of the General Education Department at University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB). Ibrahim is the recipient of Bangla Academy Literary Award (2006) in the science category. Background and education The fourth of nine children, Muhammad Ibrahim was born on 1 December 1945 in the city of Chittagong, Bengal Presidency. He belonged to a Bengali family of Muslim Saudagars hailing from the village of Bathua, by the Kaptai road in Hathazari subdivision. His father was Haji Muhammad Dula Mia Saudagar, a Sufi jeweller, and his mother was Sufia Khatun. One of his elder brothers is Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. By 1949, his mother was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patwary
Patwary was a title used in Bangladesh and India for village accountants, sometimes used hereditarily as a family name. It may refer to people who collects water toll. People * Waliullah Patwari, acclaimed Bangladeshi academic * Abdul Matin Patwari (born 1935), 4th vice-chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology * Prabhudas Patwari (1909–1985), former Governor of Tamil Nadu * Chandra Mohan Patowary (born 1955), Indian politician * Ganpathi Naresh Patwari (born 1972), Indian chemist * Jitendra 'Jitu' Patwari (born 1973), Indian cabinet minister * Mohammad Javed Patwary (born 1961), former Inspector General of Bangladesh Police * Shahed Ali Patwary (1899–1958), Bengali lawyer and legislator * Shamim Haider Patwary (born 1981), Bangladeshi politician * Shamim Hossain Patwari (born 2000), Bangladeshi national cricketer * Siddiqur Rahman Patwari Siddiqur Rahman Patwari (born 6 March 1961) is a Bangladeshi politician from the Awami League. He is from Nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mridha
A mridha () is a first class commander of armed men under the employ of a ''zamindar'' (landlord) in pre British period, used as security guards, against uncooperative tenants, and against the forces of other ''zamindars'' in land disputes. During the ''mughal '' era it is considered that a part of Mridha were the elite class archers of mughal archery unit who lived around and within the parts of '' Dhaka '', '' Tangail'', '' Bikrampur '' and ''Pirojpur. Notable people Mridha may also be used as a family name. It may refer to: * Khoda Box Mridha (1945–2010), sports commentator * Ziaul Haque Mridha (born 1952), politician * Md. Golam Rabbani Mridha (born 1958), politician * Abdul Ali Mridha (died 2019), politician * Sirajul Islam Mridha, politician *Jonathan Mridha (born 1995), Swedish-Bengali tennis player See also *Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque The Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque is a historical mosque near Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka, Bangladesh. History The mosque was built in Atish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khondakar
Khandakar (, Also spelled ''Khondoker'', ''Khandaker'', ''Khandoker'') is a Bengali Muslim surname found in Bangladesh and neighbouring regions. Etymology and history The Bengali surname comes from the Old Persian Khandan () and the suffix kar () which joins the root of the verb to mean the one who reads. The Bengali definition of the word is an instructor or teacher. The usage of Persian as an official language in Bengal was common during the rule of the Bengal Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. The Persians as well as members of the Turco-Persian tradition were a large immigrant community during both periods in which they integrated with the local Bengali community. Many Persians in Bengal became teachers, lawyers, scholars and clerics. These Persians merged with Bengalis to become Bengali Muslims. Variations Variations of the surname Khandakar also remain very common. These include different English transliterations and regional pronunciations of the term. Different English spel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengali Kazi
Kazi is a family name in Bengal, it originates from the Arabic ''qadi'' meaning judge and is typically used among Muslims. Kazi (), also spelt Qazi and Quazi, is a title awarded to Islamic judges, commonly used hereditarily in Bengal as a family name. Individuals *Abdur Rahim Quazi (born 1968), West Bengal legislator *Daulat Qazi (–1638), poet * Faruk Quazi (1949–2020), journalist and law reporter * Khan Bahadur Nawab Sir Kazi Golam Mohiuddin Faroqui (1891–1984), knight and politician * Qazi Heyat Mahmud (1693–1760), poet and judge * Qazi Muhammad Junaid Babunagari (1953–2021), Islamic scholar * Kazi Mohammed Shafiullah (1934–2025), former Chief of Army Staff * Kazi Shahidun Nabi (1941–2018), 9th Attorney General of Bangladesh * Kairan Quazi (born 2009), software engineer * Kazi Abdul Baset (1935–2002), painter * Kazi Abdul Majid (1910-??), former MNA * Kazi Abdul Odud (1894–1970), Bangladeshi writer * Kazi Abdul Wadud Dara (born 1962), politician * Kazi Abdur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biswas
Biswas () (pronounced in Bengali as "bish-shash") is a native Bengali surname, commonly used by the 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. The surname 'Biswas' is not tied to any specific religion or caste, as it is used by both "Hindus, including Brahmins, and Muslims alike". Among Bengali Hindus, the surname is notably associated with various castes, including Forward castes like Kayasthas, Mahishyas and Brahmins as well as Scheduled Castes like 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, member of the Pakistan National Assembly * Abdul Latif Biswas (born 1953), Bangladeshi minister *Abdur Rahman Biswas (1926–2017), former president of Bangladesh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akhand (surname)
Akhund (also spelled Akon, Akond, Akanda, Akondo, or Akhand) is a title awarded to Islamic scholars, sometimes used hereditarily in 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 Benga ... as a family name. Individuals * Abdus Sattar Akon (1929–2012), Islamic scholar, teacher and politician * Shahid Akhand (born 1935), novelist * Hameeda Akhund (born 1936), human rights activist and academic * Lucky Akhand (1956–2017), composer * Happy Akhand (1960–1987), rockstar * Kazi Md. Ejarul Haque Akondo (born 1971), High Court justice * Masud Akhond (born 1972), actor * Abdul Mottaleb Akanda (died 2004), politician * Tarif Akhand (born 1998), footballer * AK Mosharraf Hossain Akand, politician * Abul Basar Akand, politician * Abdul Kahar Akond, police officer * Md. Abdur Razzak Akan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aslam Hossain Saudagar
Aslam Hossain Saudagar (; born 4 March 1966) is a Bangladeshi politician and the incumbent Member of Bangladesh Parliament from Kurigram-1. Early life and education Saudagar was born on 4 March 1966 to a Bengali Muslim family of Saudagars in Nageshwari, Kurigram, Rangpur district, East Pakistan. He was the son of Abul Qasem Saudagar and Hanufa Begum. Saudagar holds a Bachelor of Arts A Bachelor of Arts (abbreviated B.A., BA, A.B. or AB; from the Latin ', ', or ') is the holder of a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate program in the liberal arts, or, in some cases, other disciplines. A Bachelor of Arts deg ... degree. Career Saudagar was elected to parliament on 30 December 2018 as a angladesh Awami League candidate from Kurigram-1. References Living people 11th Jatiya Sangsad members 1966 births People from Kurigram District Jatiya Party politicians {{JatiyaParty-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misha Sawdagor
Shahid Hasan (born 4 January 1966), known by professionally as Misha Sawdagor, is a Bangladeshi film actor known for playing villains. As of 2020, according to him, he has performed in more than 700 films. He won Bangladesh National Film Awards 3 times for his roles in the films '' Boss Number One'' (2011), ''Olpo Olpo Premer Golpo'' (2014) and '' Bir'' (2020). He first got noticed as a villain in the 1995 film Asha Bhalobasha starring Salman Shah. After Shah's death, he continued playing the villain opposite other actors, but failed to achieve any mainstream success or recognition. From 2006 onwards he started playing the main antagonist in a long string of hit movies starring Shakib Khan in the lead role and mostly Apu Biswas as the lead actress, and established himself as a leading antagonist in the Cinema of Bangladesh. Early life Shahid Hasan was born on 4 January 1966 in Old Dhaka, the fourth of five children of Bilkis Rashida and Osman Gani. Sawdagor was discovered t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammad Yunus
Muhammad Yunus (born 28 June 1940) is a Bangladeshi economist, entrepreneur, and civil society leader who has been serving as the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, Chief Adviser of the Interim government of Muhammad Yunus, interim Yunus ministry, government of Bangladesh since 8 August 2024. Yunus pioneered the modern concept of microcredit and microfinance, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 as the first Bangladeshi. He is the founder of Grameen Bank. Born in Hathazari Upazila, Hathazari, Chittagong District, Chittagong, Yunus passed his matriculation and intermediate examinations from Chittagong Collegiate School and Chittagong College, respectively. He completed his BA from University of Dhaka and joined as a lecturer in Chittagong College. He obtained his PhD in economics from Vanderbilt University in the United States. After the Bangladesh famine of 1974, devastating famine of 1974, Yunus started to work on poverty elevation in Bangladesh. He began experim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengali Language
Bengali, also known by its endonym and exonym, endonym Bangla (, , ), is an Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language belonging to the Indo-Iranian languages, Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages, Indo-European language family. It is native to the Bengal region (Bangladesh, India's West Bengal and Tripura) of South Asia. With over 242 million native speakers and another 43 million as second language speakers as of 2025, Bengali is the List of languages by number of native speakers, sixth most spoken native language and the List of languages by total number of speakers, seventh most spoken language by the total number of speakers in the world. Bengali is the Official language, official, National language, national, and most widely spoken language of Bangladesh, with 98% of Bangladeshis using Bengali as their first language. It is the second-most widely spoken scheduled languages of India, language in India. It is the official language of the Indian states of West ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
