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Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1920-1975): born 17 March, 1920. Birth place - Tungipara, Gopalganj Father's name Sheikh Lutfar Rahman Mother's name Sheikh Sahara Khatun Primary education took place in Gimadanga Primary School, Madaripur Islamia High School, Gopalganj Public School and Mathuranath Babur Mission School. He passed the entrance exam in 1942. In 1947 Bachelor of Arts, passed from Calcutta Islamia College. When Pakistan became independent in 1947, he came to Dhaka. In 1947, the University of Dhaka was arrested in the movement for the rights of fourth class employees. Then the country was arrested for a movement against food crisis. In 1948 and 1952, the language movement strongly supported the prison. East Pakistan gained majority in the 1954 United Front National Assembly elections. He was appointed Minister of Agriculture, Forest and Cooperatives of the provincial government. In 1956, Minister of Industry, Trade, Labor and corruption, became the Minister of the Cabinet, led by Ataur Rahman Khan. He was arrested in 1958 when martial law was issued in the country. In order to protect the interest of the Bengalis from the West Pakistani ruling party, he announced a 6-point demand in 1966. In 1966, he was elected the central president of Awami League. In 1967 he was again arrested in a case named 'Agartala Conspiracy'. The students of the country burst in protest Under the pressure of mass movement of 69, on February 22, the 'Agartala Conspiracy Case' was withdrawn and released. He was awarded the title of 'Bangabandhu' by the Student Sangram Parishad on 23 February 1969. On 7th December 1970, the Awami League achieved majority in the general election. Naturally, Awami League is going to form the central government of Pakistan. The then military president Yahya Khan announced the suspension of the People's Party chief Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto after calling the parliament session after conspiracy. 'Bangabandhu' called for non-cooperation. On 7 March, on the Racecourse ground, the historic address was given. Then Yahya and Bhutto came in Dhaka and held a round table meeting. Since no solution was made, on the night of 25th March, the army jumped on the unarmed Bengalis. Bangabandhu was arrested and taken to West Pakistan. On April 10, 1971, in his absence, he was made President of the Revolutionary Government (Mujibnagar Government). When the country was liberated, he returned to Bangladesh on January 10, 1972, from prison in Pakistan. On 12 January 1972, he took charge of the Prime Minister of the country. On 24 January 1975, the 'Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League' briefly formed a party based party called 'BAKSAL' and was appointed its chairman. On 25 January 1975, he took office as the President of Bangladesh. He has signed the formation of Industrial Factory Bank, Bima National Corps, Rakshibahini and the 25-year-long India-Bangladesh Friendship Agreement. In 1973, the World Peace Council awarded him the title of 'Julie and Kuri'. 13 years of his life spent in jail. Manashput Hossain Shaheed Suhrawardy was the inspiration for democracy. On 15 August 1975 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was brutally killed in the house by a group of rebel military assassins in Dhanmondi bus stand in Dhaka. Hundreds of organizations of the country are carrying glorious memories of his name.

Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnessa (1930-1975): Sheikh Fazilatunnesa was born on 8 August 1930 in Tungipara of Gopalganj district. His father's name is Sheikh Zahurul Haque and mother's name Sheikh Hossain Ara Begum. He got primary education in Gopalganj Mission School. He was married to Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu. During his stay in Bangabandhu jail, he was responsible for organizing cases, organizing the party etc. Besides, as a companion of Bangabandhu, he always encouraged him by his side. On 25 March 1971, during the arrest of the father of the nation, he was arrested at the house of Dhanmondi 32 number house. When Bangabandhu returned home on February 10, 1971, he also made a dedication to forming a country with Bangabandhu. In particular, the efforts of the mother and sisters of torture took the initiative to establish and socialize. Until the last day of his life, he served the country and the people from the side of Bangabandhu. On 15 August, 1975, a group of rebel military assassins was brutally killed by his family. Begum Fazilatunnessa Government Women's College has been established in Gopalganj city.

Sheikh Hasina (1947-): Sheikh Hasina was born on 28 September 1947 in the famous Sheikh family of Tungipara village under Gopalganj district. Father of the nation Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Sheikh Hasina received B, A Degree from Dhaka University in 1973. He bostana University, Japan oyaseda university, Visva-Bharati University in India, Australian National University, Belgium's Catholic University, the University of brijaporta in US, UK ebarti University, Russia's People's University, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University and from the University of Dhaka Was awarded an honorary doctorate degree. Sheikh Hasina was elected a Member of Parliament as the nominated candidate of Bangladesh Awami League in 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th parliamentary elections. He was the Leader of Opposition in 3rd, 5th and 8th Parliament. In the 7th Parliament, he served as the Prime Minister and Leader of the Parliament. Currently he is serving as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina formulated many essays and texts in Bengali and English related to Bangladesh, politics, democracy and poverty alleviation.

Sheikh Selim (1949-): Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim was born on February 2, 1949 in Tungipara village under Gopalganj district. His father late Sheikh Nurul Haque Sheikh Fazlul Karim passed the H.S.SC examination in 1965 from S.S.C., Technical College, Dhaka from Khulna in 1963, from Selim St. George's High School. He obtained diploma-in-tatics with Dhaka University from 1968, B, SC and 1971 from the same university. He was a member of the Jatiya Sangsad in the nomination of the 1980, 1986, 1991, 1996 Awami League. He served as the Minister of Health and Family Welfare during the tenure of the 7th Parliament. In the 9th and 10th Parliament, he was elected a Member of Parliament. Currently he is serving as the President of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare Ministry. Presently, editor, proprietor and publisher of Chitali Chitral. His writings have been published in different journals and periodicals.

Muhammad Farooq Khan (1951-): Mr. Muhammad Faruq Khan was born on 18 September 1951 in Dhaka district. His father Late Sirajul Karim Khan (Nanna Khan), Mr. Muhammad Faruq Khan started his career as a commissioned officer in the Pakistani army. He received the Command and Tough Course (PSC) degree from the Military Academy, Masters in Defense Studies and Defense Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur, from the Graduate National University, Bangladesh. He also got a higher degree in military affairs in the United States. He is associated with local educational institutions and public welfare organizations. He was elected a member of parliament of Awami League in 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Parliament.

Molla Jalaluddin Ahmed (1926-1979): Mullah Jalaluddin Ahmed, a prominent political personality and social worker of Gopalganj district. He was born in the village of Berfa in 1926. He started his education at the Gopalganj Mission School. He was a fellow student of Bangabandhu's father. His political career started at the age of 14. In 1941, he was elected president of Faridpur Sadar Muslim Students League and became the organizing secretary of the District Student League. During the period 1943-1946, Student Federation was the councilor. In 1948-49, he was the President of East Pakistan Student League. He is a founding member of Bangladesh Awami League. He was elected a member of the Jatiya Sangsad from Gopalganj in the general elections of 1970. In his professional life, he was a advocate of the Supreme Court of Dhaka. His contribution to the liberation struggle of Bangladesh is immense. In the north, he served as the minister of post, telecommunication and telecommunication in the cabinet of Bangabandhu. After the killing of Bangabandhu with his family, he worked exclusively to strengthen Awami League in organizational form. His personality, dedicated to the nation of Bangabandhu, left the breathlessness on 18 December 1979.

Shamsul Haque Faridpuri (Chadar Sahib) (1898-1969): He was born in 1898 at Gowarhanga village of Patgati Union under Tungipara thana. His father Late Mohammad Abdullah Sahib and his mother Late Amena Khatun. He was a prominent scholar, philosopher, researcher, reformer, a preacher of truth and justice. Darul Ulum Khademul Islam established several dual institutions including the Gaohardanga Madrasa. He died on January 21, 1969.


Poet Sukanta Bhattacharya (1925-1947): Birth in Calcutta Paternal home in the village of Unashia of Kotalipara. Communist and humanist poet Writing poetry against exploitation and deprivation, occupies important place in Bengali literature. The books written in the Book (1354), Sleep No (1357), Purbavash (1357), Expedition (1360), Hartal (1369), Geetagulo (1372). The poem of this fresher teenage poet is in fact realistic with the spirit of struggling people.

Mathuranath Bose (1843-1901): The Christian preacher, St. and Mathuranath Churches, founder of Mathuranath Institute. In the extended place of his established mission school in 1950, Qayed Azam Memorial College was established. In 1974, the college was named as 'Bangabandhu College'. He has considerable contribution in spreading education in the city of Gopalganj.

Ramesh Chandra Majumdar (born 1888): He was born in Khandarpar village of Muksudpur. In 1911 he passed the M.A. in History and was appointed lecturer of the University of Calcutta. In 1937, Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University was appointed. Wrote several books on history.

Harichand Thakur (born 1228-1244 bong): His lilabhumi was situated at village Urakandi of Kashiani upazila. Seeing some of his miracles from childhood, the lower caste people started thinking of coming to God in the heart of God. Because of his benevolence and sympathy towards lower caste Hindus, there are so many of his devotees. His memorial was held every year in the month of Chaitra in Orakandi village. His devotees are known as Matua.

Fatik Gonsai (1842-1957): Fatik Gosair was born in the village of Mikkhandi in Kashiani thana of Gopalganj district. Baul was a sage and a lokki. At the young age, the family is sacrificed. He heard the songs of Bauls in his southwestern country. Madhusudan Saraswati (born in the sixteenth century): philosophers and scholars. Emperor Akbar was honored in the court. Book written 12 His predecessors used to live in Unshya in Kotalipara.

Khaan Khan (1700-1777): Alibardi Khan was an Emperor during the Subedari period. In his family residence Kotalipara. It is believed that Kotalipara was named after his name 'Kotala'. An ancient mosque in Bahalaltali has witnessed his contribution to this day.

Haridas Siddhartha Bagshi (born 1876): In the twenty years of pursuit of 60 thousand pages, the Mahabharata translates Bangla. The paternal residence is located in Unshi village of Kotalipara. Father-Gangadhar Vidyasagar Book Number-7

Pratishish Chandra Roy Chowdhury (1870-1928): In the village of Ulpur in Sadar thana. Father-full Chandra Roy Chowdhury. He was the President of the Faridpur Services Association for a long time. In 1905 a weekly magazine, Indian World, was published. Duties; Cajaze and Remedies; The Map of India; Notable books on Lives and Tiles of C. R. Das etc.

Khan Bahadur Rokan Uddin Ahmed (1880-1938): He was a resident of Ghonapara village of Kashiani upazila. After serving as a police officer in the year 1904, he served for 34 years continuously. During this time, he was involved in getting employment in the police department of many unemployed youth. In 1934, he received the title of Khan Bahadur.

Khan Bahadur Mohammad Aisaille (1886-1981): Paternal residence in Ghansepara village of Kashiani police station. He was nominated as the first Government Lawyer of undivided Bengal. Rhetoric, rationality and commitment to life gave him the legendary status. Worked for the disadvantaged Muslim society throughout his life. As a judge of Dhaka High Court and Supreme Court, he spent the last fifteen years of his life and died at 95 years of age.

Maulvi Abdul Hakim (1887-1955): He was born in Sunderdi village under Muksudpur upazila. Politicians, literary, social workers and journalists. Hanifi, Muslem, Hitaei, Calcutta, was editor of Islam Puja. In 1930, he was general secretary of the Muslim Journalist Association of Bengal. The Prantath Pali Reform, Bishad Rihari, Milon, SK Golzaar, Bangla translation of Al Quran, Reformation, Reciprocity etc.

Abdul Kader Khan (1897-9 December 1990): Alia Madrasa was established in 1941 at the village of Barihehat, the most remote of the district, in Ajapargaon Kashiani. The police officer was. Having lived the life of Sufi nature, Bengal's huge army acquires all respect and fame.

Begum Majidunnessa (Rh) (1914-1995): Begum Majidunnesa (Rh) is a young woman. He was a follower of Pir Furfura's pir Hajrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (Rh). The husband's name is Dahil Uddin Sheikh (died 1937 AD). He is devoted to the service of 65 years in the hope of drawing closer to Allah. The last ten days of every Ramadan Itekafap did. His worship is due to captive and spiritual pursuits, ethnic development of many people irrespective of race religion. His grave is in Khatiyagad in Sadar thana. Chandra Bose, founder of Ramdia College, educative, social worker. He contributed to the establishment of many schools. Two canals of Ramdia and Batikamari are cut in his efforts and sense.

SheikhMosherfahousen (Khan Sahib-1904-1991): He was honored with the title of Khan Saheb for social service. In 1959, the advisor of the Pakistan government was appointed. In 1963 Tamgai Qayede Azam was awarded the title.