1. Ahnaf Nasif (1999)

YouTube Star

Bangladeshi YouTube star who is best known for playing the character of Ali Gster on the Fusion Productions channel. On the channel, he puts out comedic rapping videos. 

2. Faiyaz Abrar (1999)

YouTube Star

Bangladeshi social media superstar who found fame as part of the YouTube collective The Ajaira LTD. His group posts comedy sketches and music video parodies for more than 4.3 million subscribers.

3. Tamanna Riya (1994)

YouTube Star

Vlogging personality who has gained fame for her Yummy YouTube channel. Her cooking and baking tips and tutorials for a litany of cuisines have seen her grow to more than...

4. Hason Raja (1854)

Poet

Mystic poet, songwriter, and philosopher who earned great posthumous acclaim for his literary work. His collections of songs include Shaukhin Bahar and Hachhan Udas.

5. Prafulla Chandra Ray (1861)

Chemist

Prafulla Chandra Ray is a famous Chemist, who was born on August 2, 1861 in Bangladesh. Author of A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle...

6. Ak Huq (1873)

Politician

19th century Bangladeshi politician and the Governor of East Pakistan from 1956 to 1958. He notably founded the Krishak Praja Party, which advocated for the rights of the Bengali peasantry.

7. Qazi Motahar Hossain (1897)

Chess Player

Qazi Motahar Hossain is a famous Chess Player, who was born on July 30, 1897 in Bangladesh. A chess legend who was a 7-time Indian champion, as well as a...

8. Hamidul Huq Choudhury (1901)

Politician

Hamidul Huq Choudhury is a famous Politician, who was born on August 25, 1901 in Bangladesh. Member of the Muslim League who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from...

9. Jasimuddin (1903)

Poet

Bengali poet, author, songwriter, and folklore enthusiast whose major works include Hashu and Holud Boroni. He earned the nickname of The Rural Poet (Polli Kobi) for his literary emphasis on...

10. Syed-Mujtaba Ali (1904)

Activist

An author and scholar, he was also heavily involved in Bangladeshi language activism. He edited the Arabic journal, Thaqafatul Hind, and also served as Secretary of the Indian Council for...

11. Mohammad Ali Bogra (1909)

Politician

Mohammad Ali Bogra is a famous Politician, who was born on October 19, 1909 in Bangladesh. Member of the Muslim League who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1953...

12. Ron Mustafa (1989)

TV Actor

Bangladeshi actor who took on the role of Tom Mayer on Hemlock Grove in 2013.

13. Pritilata Waddedar (1911)

Civil Rights Leader

Pritilata Waddedar is a famous Civil Rights Leader, who was born on May 5, 1911 in Bangladesh. Bengali revolutionary nationalist who became famous for leading a 1932 attack on the...

14. Saroj Dutta (1914)

Poet

Twentieth-century Bangladeshi-Indian poet, intellectual, and Communist activist. He edited the Bengali newspaper Amrita Bazar Patrika and was involved in the violent Naxalite–Maoist movement.

15. Bipasha Kabir (1989)

Movie Actress

Actress who's best known for her work as an "item girl" in Dhallywood musicals. An item girl sings a song that's irrelevant to the plot of the film, but might...

16. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1920)

Politician

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a famous Politician, who was born on March 17, 1920 in Bangladesh. Independence leader and the first President of Bangladesh who served from 1971 to 1972...

17. Muzharul Islam (1970)

Architect

An influential figure in Bangladeshi architecture and urban planning; considered the father of Bengali modernism, the Grand Master of regional modernism in South Asia, and the pioneer of modern architecture...

18. Munier Choudhury (1970)

Playwright

Playwright, educational theorist and literary critic who wrote the play Kabar and won the Bangla Academy Award in 1962.

19. Afiea Nusrat Barsha (1989)

Movie Actress

Afiea Nusrat Barsha is a famous Movie Actress, who was born on February 28, 1989 in Bangladesh. Award-winning model and actress known mononymously as Barsha who became the managing director...

20. Shahidullah Kaiser (1927)

Journalist

Shahidullah Kaiser is a famous Journalist, who was born on February 16, 1927 in Bangladesh. A Bangladeshi writer and journalist, he was assassinated along with other intellectuals during the Bangladesh...

21. Jahanara Imam (1929)

Activist

Jahanara Imam is a famous Activist, who was born on May 3, 1929 in Bangladesh. A Bengali political writer and activist, she earned the nickname of “the Mother of Martyrs”...

22. Mahbub Zahedi (1929)

Journalist

Longtime Bangladeshi journalist who was the editor of the Khaleej Times and a senior assistant editor of Dawn.

23. Iajuddin Ahmed (1931)

Politician

Iajuddin Ahmed is a famous Politician, who was born on February 28, 1931 in Bangladesh. A late leader of the Independent party who held office as the President of Bangladesh...

24. Humayun Azad (1970)

Young Adult Author

A Bangladeshi anti-establishment writer, he was a recipient of the prestigious Bangla Academy Award. He published more than seventy works of fiction, poetry, young adult fiction, and criticism.

25. Dilip Mahalanabis (1970)

Biologist

A biologist and Director of International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, who helped revolutionize oral rehydration therapy. He received the Pollin Prize for pediatric research in 2002.

26. Bridget McCain (1991)

Family Member

Famous as the Bengali daughter to the late Senator John McCain. She has frequently been featured in public alongside her six older siblings, and is the youngest of the McCain children. 

27. Tasnova Elvin (1991)

TV Actress

Actress known for her work in popular television shows like Bachelor Point, Digbaji, Khandani Manzil and Mr Tension. She also served as an anchor for the  comedic Haw Kaw Show.

28. Fazle Abed (1936)

Civil Rights Leader

Social worker who was the founder of the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) in 1972.

29. Irin Afrose (1991)

TV Actress

TV actress who appeared in the television shows Goppo, Lake Drive Lane, and Jhalmuri. She has over 550,000 followers on her irinafroseofficial Instagram account.

30. Mir Masoom Ali (1937)

Teacher

Mir Masoom Ali is a famous Teacher, who was born on February 1, 1937 in Bangladesh. Revered professor and statistician who was the founding President of the North America Bangladesh...

31. Reefat Binsattar (1974)

Chess Player

A chess champion who became an International Grandmaster in 2006. He has represented Bangladesh in 7 Chess Olympiads.

32. Jamal Islam (1939)

Physicist

Theoretical physics professor at the University of Chittagong who won the Bangladesh Academy of Science Gold Award in 1985. In his long career he authored, coauthored, or edited more than...

33. Fazle Hussain (1970)

Physicist

Physicist who taught mechanical engineering and has contributed to the fields of turbulent flows and vortex dynamics.

34. Abdul Hamid (1944)

World Leader

Leading figure of the Awami League who took office as the 15th President of Bangladesh in April 2013.

35. Bhakti Charu Swami (1945)

Religious Leader

Bhakti Charu Swami is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on September 17, 1945 in Bangladesh. This guru and governing member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)...

36. Nashiha Pervin (1993)

Instagram Star

Social media star and author who has gained fame for her eponymous Instagram account. She has earned massive popularity for her motivational and inspirational messages through regular meme sharing alongside...

37. Matiur Rahman (1946)

Journalist

Bangladeshi journalist known for editing the largest Bengali paper, the Daily Prothom Alo.

38. SM Sultan (1923)

Painter

SM Sultan is a famous Painter, who was born on August 10, 1923 in Bangladesh. Bangladeshi painter who received the prestigious Ekushey Padak honor in 1982 and the Independence Day...

39. Shahadat Hossain (1986)

Cricket Player

Notable for his gold medal-winning performance at the 2010 Asian Games as as member of the Bangladeshi Men's Cricket Team, this bowler made his test debut against England in 2005...

40. Atiur Rahman (1970)

Non-Fiction Author

A prominent Bangladeshi economist, he published more than a dozen nonfiction books in both Bengali and English. His English-language works include Peasants and Classes; The Environmental Consequences of a Development...

41. Subir Chowdhury (1967)

Author Of Quality Management Lit

An award-winning management consultant and author, he is best known for The Power of Six Sigma and The Ice Cream Maker. His other published works include Management 21 C and...

42. Mila Islam (1978)

Folk Singer

Bangladeshi singer known to fans for her fusion of folk and pop. She is most famous for releases like 2006's Fele Asha and 2009's Redefined.

43. Yusra Wahab (1994)

Instagram Star

Food and travel Instagram star whose photos and reviews have amassed her 70,000 followers. 

44. Parsa Evana (1994)

TV Actress

Bangladeshi actress, model, and dancer who is known for appearing in several BD TV drama based series'. She is best recognized for having starred in the shows Let's Have a...

45. Tawhid Afridi (1997)

YouTube Star

Bangladeshi YouTube personality who is recognized for publishing comedic content to his self-titled channel where he has amassed over 4.5 million subscribers. 

46. Reshma Islam (1997)

YouTube Star

Widely known for comprising one fifth of the Five Dolls YouTube channel. She has gained popularity there alongside her four sisters for their beauty, makeup, and fashion tutorials, as well as challenges...

47. Tamim Mridha (1997)

Pop Singer

Bangladeshi singer who became known to television audiences as a contestant on Bangladeshi Idol in 2013. He has since showcased his talents in songs like "Dur Akash Chui."

48. Shykh Seraj (1958)

Journalist

Leading Bangladeshi journalist who was an agriculture development activist for over three decades.

49. Sunerah Binte Kamal (1995)

Model

Sunerah Binte Kamal is a famous Model, who was born on August 22, 1995 in Bangladesh. Model who has used her Instagram to show off her day to day life...

50. Shouvik Ahmed (1992)

YouTube Star

Bangladeshi YouTube personality who is widely known for comprising one-half of the Gaan Friendz channel. He has gained popularity there for his original song-based comedic sketches.