Mohammad Martuza

Mohammad Martuza (; 1 April 1931 – 14 December 1971) was a Bengali physician, who was killed during the 1971 liberation war of Bangladesh. He is considered a martyr in Bangladesh. Martuza joined the Dhaka Medical Centre as a medical officer in 1955 after completing his schooling.

Career Martuza joined Dhaka University in 1955 as a medical officer. He was involved in left wing politics. He helped publish Gana-Shakti, edited by Badruddin Umar, where he had his own column titled Deshe Deshe Mukti Juddha. He also wrote many books. His book Jana Sankhya O Sampad won the National Bank Literary Award in 1964. He provided medical treatment and financial help to members of Mukti Bahini during Bangladesh Liberation war.

Important works Mortaza was a dedicated communist writer. His notable works are: Chikita Shastrer Kahini Prachin Vijnaner Kahini Hunaner Krisak Andolan Pak-Bharater Yudher Tatparya Jana Sankhya o Sampad Shanti na Shakti.