Monajatuddin
| Monajatuddin | |
|---|---|
| Native name | মোনাজাতউদ্দিন |
| Born |
1945 Keranipara, Rangpur town, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died |
29 December 1995 Padma River, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Rangpur Carmichael College |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Monajatuddin (c. 1945 – 29 December 1995) was a Bangladeshi investigative journalist.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1997 by the Government of Bangladesh. In 1995, while investigating two boat capsizing events he accidentally fell into the water from a ferry on Padma River and died.[2]
Early life and education
Monajatuddin was born in 1945 to Alimuddin and Motijannesa. He passed matriculation from Rangpur Kolashranjon School and Intermediate Examination from Rangpur Carmichael College.[1]
Career
Monajatuddin started his career with the Bogra Bulletin in the 1960s. He then worked for a short while with Dainik Purbadesh and Dainik Azad. He then worked for almost 20 yers as a regional correspondent in Dainik Sangbad.[2]
Works
- Shah Alam o Maziborer Kahini (1975)
- Path theke Pathe (1991)
- Kansonar Mukh o Sangbad Nepathye (1992)
- Pairaband Shekor Sangbad (1993)
Awards
- Zahur Hosen Gold Medal (1984)
- Philips Award (1993)
- Ekushey Padak (1997)
References
- 1 2 Muhammad Maniruzzaman. "Monajatuddin". Banglapedia. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- 1 2 Adnan R Amin (December 26, 2014). "The Minstrel Journalist". The Daily Star.
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