Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
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Summary
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was born on March 17, 1920[1], in Tungipara Upazila[2]. He died on August 15, 1975[3], in Dhaka[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,698 views/month, #6,091 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: August 14, 1975[8]
- Place of burial: Dhaka[9]
- Father: Sheikh Lutfar Rahman[10]
- Mother: Sheikh Sayera Khatun[11]
- Spouse: Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib[12]
- Child: Sheikh Hasina[13], Sheikh Kamal[14], Sheikh Russel[15], Sheikh Rehana[16], Sheikh Jamal[17]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[18], Pakistan[19], Bangladesh[20]
- Native language: Bangla[21]
- Field of work: politics[22], revolution[23]
- Position held: President of Bangladesh[24], Prime Minister of Bangladesh[25]
- Educated at: Maulana Azad College[26], University of Calcutta[27]
- Award received: Independence Award[28]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: BAKSAL[31], Bangladesh Awami League[32]
- Commons category: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman[33]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Sheikh Mujibur Rahman[35]
- Commons gallery: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman[36]
- Manner of death: homicide[37]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Bangla[39]
- Nickname: বঙ্গবন্ধু[40]
- Name in native language: শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman include Bangladesh Satellite-1[42], a communications satellite[43], in Bangladesh[44] and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Research Institute for Peace and Liberty[45], a research institute[46], in Bangladesh[47].
Why It Matters
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Works attributed to him include Bangladeshi Declaration of Independence[50], a document[51], founded in 1971[52]. Entities named for him include Bangladesh Satellite-1[42], a communications satellite[43], in Bangladesh[44] and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Research Institute for Peace and Liberty[45], a research institute[46], in Bangladesh[47].
FAQs
Where was Sheikh Mujibur Rahman born?
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's place of birth was Tungipara Upazila[2].
Where did Sheikh Mujibur Rahman die?
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman passed away in Dhaka[4].
Who were Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's parents?
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's father was Sheikh Lutfar Rahman[10]. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's mother was Sheikh Sayera Khatun[11].
Who was Sheikh Mujibur Rahman married to?
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's spouses include Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib[12].
What did Sheikh Mujibur Rahman do for work?
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman worked as a politician[5] and writer[6].
Where did Sheikh Mujibur Rahman go to school?
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was educated at Maulana Azad College[26] and University of Calcutta[27].
What awards did Sheikh Mujibur Rahman receive?
Honors received include Independence Award[28].