Altaf Mahmud
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Altaf Mahmud (Bengali: আলতাফ মাহমুদ; 23 December 1933 – September 1971) was a musician, cultural activist, and martyred freedom fighter of the Bangladesh Liberation War. He was also a language activist of the Language Movement and composer of "Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano", the famous song written to commemorate the event.
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Altaf Mahmud আলতাফ মাহমুদ | |
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Born | (1933-12-23)23 December 1933 Barisal, Bengal, British India |
Died | 11 September 1971(1971-09-11) (aged 37) Nakhalpara, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Occupation | Freedom fighter, composer, cultural activists |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Citizenship | Bangladesh |
Notable awards | Ekushey Padak Independence Day Award |
Spouse | Sara Ara Mahmud |
Children | 1 |
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