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Rajatabha Dutta was born on 11 August 1967 in Jessore, East Pakistan. He is an actor, known for Paromitar Ek Din (2000), Jomer Raja Dilo Bor (2015) and Astonishing Lamp (2013).

Shahid Hasan Misha (known by his stage name Misha Shawdagor) is a Bangladeshi film actor.He has appeared in more than 800 films.Sawdagor won the "actor hunt" contest arranged by BFDC in 1986. He was cast as a hero in Chhotku Ahmed's movie Chetona in 1990. He also appeared in Omorshongi as a hero, but was not successful. Directors advised him to act in villain roles. He successfully appeared as a villain in Jachche Bhalobasha in 1994.

On this day in 1952, actor Humayun Faridi was conceived. The jewel of an actor left his impact in every acting genre in Bangladesh, from theater to commercial Bangla films.

Over the course of a four-decade career, Faridi rose to an elite level. His distinctive acting technique is still referenced in jokes, tribute videos, and social media posts.

In a newspaper article, Faridi's close friend and fellow director Shaer Khan affectionately referred to the actor as "Pagla" and "Genius." Shaer penned: "Humayun Faridi is one of a rare breed of actors. Similar to how Hollywood is still looking for the next Gregory Peck, we will have to wait 100 years for the next Faridi." Humayun Faridi was referred to as the "Gregory Peck of Bangladesh" by Shaer. His eulogy wouldn't be an exaggeration, given Faridi is widely recognized as one of Bangladesh's all-time best actors.

In Bangla movies, Faridi has played a range of parts, some of which were adversarial. But despite playing a villain, he still stole the show. His portrayal of "Kan kata Ramjan" has become legendary in our nation's TV history. One of his best performances, albeit slightly less well known, was as the chauvinist and abusive manager Mr. Hawladar in the cult classic movie Palabi Kothay. The movie seems more timely in the MeToo era, and it was undoubtedly ahead of its time.

With the publishing of his first book, "Nondito Noroke" in 1972, Humayun Ahmed came into the limelight as a promising young writer. He proved later on that he was not there to be lost among others. His next book, "Shonkhonil Karagar", was another huge success with the readers. Most of his earlier books were family/social drama. But he proved his talent later on by writing more than a handful of science fictions and horrors/super natural books as well. He even created a few characters that are known to almost everybody, such as "Himu" (who always wears a yellow punjabi and no sandals) and Misir Ali (the extremely logical person, there's nothing in his world that cannot be explained scientifically).

Humayun Ahmed had his directorial debut on TV with the series Eishob Dinratri (1985). A very touchy and complicated family drama. That was just the beginning, he went on to make a whole bunch of TV series, some of which are still popular with people.

His movies are one of the very few that takes middle class people to the theaters now a days. Among the obscene and violent movies that are mostly catered towards the lower working class, movies like Aguner Poroshmoni (1994) and Dui Duari (2000) were like a touch of fresh air.

Race Davies was born on 10 August 1962 in Sylhet, East Pakistan [now in Sylhet, Bangladesh]. She is an actress, known for DmC: Devil May Cry (2013), Hollyoaks (1995) and EastEnders (1985).

Manna was born on 6 December, 1964 at Elenga in Tangail, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) as SM Aslam Talukdar. He was discovered through a talent search program initiated by Bangladesh National Film Development Corporation and started acting from 1984. In his long 22 year career he acted in more than 200 films. 'Dangga (1991)' is his first successful movie directed by Kazi Hayat. Before that he appeared mostly in supporting roles in the films such as Shimul Parul (1985), Nishpap (1986), Palki (1990), Goriber Bondhu (1990). He then appeared in many commercially successful films in the country. Some of these films are Traash (1992), Chadabaz (1993), Deshdrohi (1997), Ammajan (1999), Abbajan (2001), Bir Soinik (2003). He received National Film Award in Best Actor category in 2006 for his performance in the film Bir Soinik (2003). He died of a heart attack on 17 February, 2008 at the United Hospital Limited, Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was laid on his village home Elenga in Tangail, Bangladesh after his father.

Rubel was born on 3 May 1968 in Tangail, East Pakistan [now in Bangladesh]. He is an actor and producer, known for Bichchu Bahini (2001), Bagher Thaba (1999) and Arjon (1990).

Mamunur Rashid was born on 29 February 1948 in Tangail, East Pakistan [now in Tangail, Bangladesh]. He is an actor and writer, known for Monpura (2009), Mrittika Maya (2013) and Borbaad (2025).

A well known Bangladeshi Film actress Bobita. Her birth name is Farida Akhter. And nickname is Poppy. She born was in Jessore, East Pakistan (present-day Bangladesh). She came from a educated family. The name of Bobita's brother-in-law is Zahir Raihan (an intellectual and one of the most talented film directors of Bangladesh).

Zahir Raihan first cast her for "Jaltey Suraj Ka Nichey" (which wasn't finished at the end). Her first released feature was Shesh Porjonto.

In 1973 Satyajit Ray (an Indian filmmaker and the greatest auteur of world cinema cast her as lead actress in "Ashani Sanket". Ashani Sanket won the "Golden Bear" award at Berlin Film Festival in 1973.

Pich Dhala Path, Noyon Moni, Jonmo Theke Jolchi, Taka Anna Pai, Shorolipi, Manusher Mon and Anarkoli are some of her notable works.

Bipasha Hayat was born on 23 March 1971 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She is an actress and writer, known for Aguner Poroshmoni (1994), Joyjatra (2004) and Brishty (2000). She has been married to Tauquir Ahmed since 1999. They have two children.

Tareque Masud was born in Nurpur Village of Faridpur District in Bangladesh. At an early age he was sent off to madrassa (Islamic school) by his deeply religious father. He studied in the madrassa system until 1971, when the upheaval brought about by the 9-month Liberation War interrupted his education. After Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan, he entered general education, completing his HSC from Adamjee Cantonment College and eventually graduating from Dhaka University with a degree in History.

Tareque was involved in the film society movement from his university days and started his first film Adam Surat (1991) (The Inner Strength), a documentary on the legendary Bangladeshi painter S.M. Sultan, in 1982. His 1995 feature length documentary on the '71 Liberation War, Muktir Gaan (1995) (Song of Freedom) brought record audiences and became a cult classic. He also made many other films on the war, including Muktir Kotha (1999) (Words of Freedom), Narir Kotha (Women and War) (2000) and Naroshundor (The Barbershop)(2009) . In 2002, he completed his feature film The Clay Bird (2002) (The Clay Bird), which was based on his childhood experience in the Madrassa. The film won the Critics' Prize (FIPRESCI Prize) at the Cannes Film Festival (2002), was the first Bangladeshi film to compete in the Oscars, and was released in many countries around the world.

In addition to his film making work, he was also a pioneer of the independent film movement in Bangladesh. Tareque was a founding member of the Short Film Forum, the leading platform for independent filmmakers. In 1988, he organized the country's first International Short and Documentary Film Festival, which is held on a biannual basis to this day. He was also known as the 'Cinema Feriwalla' (Vendor of Movies) for the way in which he showed his films, touring remote towns and villages throughout the country with his mobile projection unit. His wife, American-born Catherine Masud, was his creative and life partner. They met at the time he was completing work on Adam Surat (1991)and spent the next two decades making films together through their production house 'Audiovision [bd]'. Together they wrote scripts, often co-directed, and toured the country and the world with their films. Catherine also edited all of their work. Masud died on August 13, 2011 in a tragic road accident while returning from work on location for his upcoming feature film Kagojer Phul (The Paper Flower), on the 1947 partition of Bengal. Also killed in the accident was his longtime cinematographer and friend Mishuk Muneer, along with three other colleagues. Catherine Masud and four others survived the accident. Since his death, Catherine has established the 'Tareque Masud Memorial Trust', which is dedicated to the task of archiving and memorializing Masud's work through publications, educational projects, screening programs, and the completion of their unfinished oeuvre.

Rozina was born in 1955 in Rajbari, East Pakistan [now in Rajbari, Bangladesh]. She is an actress and producer, known for Jibon Dhara (1988), Koshai (1980) and Fire Dekha (2023).

Kabori Sarwar was born on 9 July 1950 in Chittagong, East Pakistan. She was an actress and writer, known for Sareng Bou (1978), Sujon Sokhi (1975) and Ayna (2006). She was married to Shafiuddin Sarwar and Chitta Chowdhury. She died on 17 April 2021 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Sheikh Hasina Wazed is the 10th Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Hasina is the daughter of Bangladesh's first President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. She previously served as opposition leader from 1986 to 1990 and from 1991 to 1995, as Prime Minister from 1996 to 2001, and has been leading the Bangladesh Awami League since 1981.

Hasina is one of the most powerful women in the world, ranking 30th on Forbes' list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women in 2017. Hasina is a member of the Council of Women World Leaders, an International network of current and former women presidents and prime ministers.

Alamgir was born on 3 April 1950 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He is an actor and writer, known for Khotipuron (1989), Ma o Chhele (1985) and Moroner Pore (1990). He has been married to Runa Laila since 1999. He was previously married to Khoshnur Alamgir.

Rajib was born on 1 January 1952 in Patuakhali, East Pakistan [now in Patuakhali, Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Sahoshi Manush Chai (2003), Dangga (1992) and Heera Moti (1988). He died on 14 November 2004 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Andrew Kishor is a legendary vocalist of Bangladesh with thousands of hit songs. He is one of the most respected, decorated and influential singers in the nation's history. But even with his success and accolades, he sees himself as just a vocalist who looks to make the most of his talents, and give the people something they will remember, be it on film, radio, television, live shows or simply streaming his songs

Nasir Khan was born on 17 September 1959 in Pirojpur, East Pakistan [now in Pirojpur, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and director, known for Shopner Nayok (1997), Hira Chuni Panna (2000) and Ananta Bhalobasha (1999). He was married to Meherunnesa Swapna. He died on 12 January 2007 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Jashim was born on 15 August 1951 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and writer, known for Kaliya (1994), Hero (1988) and Tiger (1997). He was married to Nasrin and Suchorita. He died on 8 October 1998 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Zafar Iqbal was born on 25 September 1950 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and art director, known for Protirodh (1987), Shuktara (1988) and Lawarish (1991). He died on 8 January 1992 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Anjana Sultana was born on 27 June 1965 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She was an actress, known for Parineeta (1986), Nepali Meye (1985) and Protirodh (1987). She was married to Azizur Rahman Buli. She died on 4 January 2025 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Monwar Hossain Dipjol was born on 15 June 1958 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He is an actor and producer, known for Gono Gushmon (2001), Bostir Rani Suriya (2004) and Koti Takar Kabin (2006).

Tauquir Ahmed was born on 5 March 1966 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He is an actor and writer, known for Joyjatra (2004), The Unnamed (2016) and Haldaa (2017). He has been married to Bipasha Hayat since 23 July 1999.

Faruque Ahmed was born on 25 March 1960 in Manikganj, East Pakistan [now in Manikganj, Bangladesh]. He is an actor, known for Rong Dhong (2024), Esha Murder: Karmaphal and Puff Daddy (2023). He is married to Nasrin Nahar.

Ayub Bachchu was born on 16 August 1962 in Chittagong, East Pakistan [now in Bangladesh]. He was a composer and actor, known for Ammajan (1999), Jabor Dakhol (1999) and Chorabali (2012). He was married to Ferdous Ayub Chandana. He died on 18 October 2018 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.