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Ibrahim Khan (often referred as Principal Ibrahim Khan; died on March 29, 1978)[1] was a Bangladeshi litterateur. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1978 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2]
Career
Khan participated in activities like Khelafat Andolon, Asohojog Andolon and Rayet Mohajon Birodhi Andolon.[3]
He was elected as the member of the Provincial Assembly and Constituent Assembly in 1945 and 1953 respectively. In November 1947, a memorandum demanding that Bangla be adopted as the state language of East Bengal was signed by a number of Bangalee intellectuals including Khan.[4] In 1962, he was elected as a member of the national assembly (MNA).[3]
Khan was the founding member and the first principal of
Based on the life events of the Turkish president Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Khan published a serialised drama, entitled "Kamal Pasha", in 1926.[6]
Legacy
Khan had a daughter Khaleda Habib.[7] Writer and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed married Khan's granddaughter Gultekin Khan.[8]
References
- ^ "Principal Ibrahim's death anniversary today". The Daily Star. March 29, 2004. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ^ "'Ekushe Padak' owners list". Ministry of Cultural Affairs. December 18, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ^ a b "Principal Ibrahim Khan's 29th death anniversary today". The Daily Star. March 29, 2007. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ^ "Language: stepping back". The Daily Star. February 6, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ^ Tanzina Rahman (August 16, 2009). "Through the corridors of time". The Daily Star. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ^ Sufia Ahmed (November 10, 2004). "Tribute to Kamal Ataturk". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Principal Ibrahim Khan Memorial Lecture held at DU". The Daily Star. September 16, 2015. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ^ "The lights go out". The Daily Star. July 20, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2016.