1929 – 1982
Bangladeshi-American structural engineer who revolutionized skyscraper design and is considered the father of tubular design for high-rises. His innovations made buildings like the Willis Tower and John Hancock Center possible.
1920 – 1975
President of the Provisional Government of Bangladesh and the 2nd Prime Minister and first President of Bangladesh
1930 – 2019
President of Bangladesh from 1983 to 1990 Former (6th) Army chief of Bangladesh
1962 – Present
Bangladeshi author and women's rights activist who fled the country in 1994 after facing death threats for her controversial writings criticizing religious fundamentalism. She has lived in exile primarily in Europe and America since then.
1947 – Present
Bangladeshi politician who served as Prime Minister for 15 years across two periods (1996-2001, 2009-2024) and is the daughter of Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
1993 – 2025
Bangladeshi academic and political activist who participated in recent student movements and political demonstrations. He was killed during civil unrest in 2025.
1936 – 1981
Bangladeshi military officer and politician who served as President from 1977 until his assassination in 1981. He founded the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and was the husband of later Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
1987 – Present
Bangladeshi cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, ranking #1 in ICC all-rounder rankings multiple times. He has been Bangladesh's most successful international player across all formats.
1972 – 2015
Bangladeshi-American engineer and blogger who founded the Mukto-Mona rationalist blog promoting secular humanism and science. He was hacked to death in Dhaka in 2015 by Islamic extremists for his atheist writings.
1925 – 1975
Bangladeshi independence leader who served as the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh during the 1971 Liberation War. He was assassinated along with other independence leaders in jail in 1975.
1946 – 2025
Bangladeshi politician who served as Prime Minister during two terms (1991-1996, 2001-2006) and was the widow of former President Ziaur Rahman. She died in 2025.
1983 – Present
Bangladeshi film actor known as the 'King of Dhallywood' who has appeared in over 250 Bengali films since 2003. He is one of the highest-paid and most popular actors in Bangladeshi cinema.
1987 – Present
Bangladeshi wicket-keeper batsman who captained the national cricket team and became the first Bangladeshi to score a double century in Test cricket.
1940 – Present
Bangladeshi economist and banker who founded Grameen Bank and pioneered microcredit lending to the poor, earning the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize. He served as Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government in 2024.
1968 – Present
Bangladeshi politician and son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia who is the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He has been living in exile in London since 2008.
1914 – 1976
Bangladeshi artist known as the founding father of modern art in Bangladesh, famous for his famine sketches depicting the Bengal famine of 1943. He established the Institute of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka.
1949 – Present
Bangladeshi jurist and civil servant who has served as President of Bangladesh since 2023. He previously worked as a district judge and secretary to the government.
1911 – 1999
Bangladeshi feminist poet and activist who played a key role in the women's liberation movement and was known as the 'Poet of Women's Awakening' in Bengali literature.
1922 – 2009
Renowned sarod virtuoso and composer who was one of the most influential musicians in Hindustani classical music. He toured internationally and taught many prominent students including his sons.
1931 – 2012
Former president of Bangladesh (1931-2012)
1929 – 2013
Bangladeshi politician who served as the 19th President of Bangladesh from 2009 until his death in 2013. He was a senior leader of the Awami League party.
1956 – Present
Bangladeshi-British human rights lawyer who served as Secretary General of Amnesty International from 2009 to 2019. She was the first woman and first Muslim to lead the organization.
1952 – Present
Bangladeshi playback singer who gained fame across South Asia for her versatile voice in Bengali, Urdu, and Hindi cinema during the 1970s and 1980s.
1944 – Present
Bangladeshi politician who served as the 20th President of Bangladesh from 2013 to 2023, previously holding the position of Speaker of Parliament.