Rafiq Uddin Ahmed

Rafiq Uddin Ahmed (30 October 1926 – 21 February 1952) was a protester killed during the Bengali language movement that took place in East Pakistan (currently Bangladesh) in 1952. He is considered a martyr in Bangladesh.

Early life Ahmed was born October 30, 1926, in Paril village (renamed 'Rafiqnagar' ), Singair, Manikganj District, East Bengal, British Raj. His father's name was Abdul Latif, and his mother's name was Rafiza Khatun. Rafiq was the eldest son of the couple's five sons and two daughters. Rafiq's paternal grandfather is Mohammad Makhimul Alam. He passed his matriculation from Baira School in 1949. He studied the Intermediate level at Debendra College but dropped out before finishing. He moved to Dhaka and started working in a printing press owned by his father. In Dhaka, he was admitted to the Department of Accounting Science at the then Jagannath College.

Bengali Language Movement Ahmed was active in the student protest demanding Bengali be made the national language of Pakistan on 21 February 1952, despite Section 144 (curfew) at Dhaka University. His body was found on the east side of Room 5 of the medical hostel. Six to seven agitators found his body on the porch behind the Anatomy Hall.

Legacy He was awarded Ekushey Padak posthumously in the year 2000 for his sacrifice. "Chander Moto Chandro Bindu" is a play based on his memoirs.