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Sayed Haider

1925 – 2020

Bangladeshi physician and language activist

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Lived 1925 – 2020 (aged 94–95). Sayed Haider was a Bangladeshi physician and language activist, known for Bengali Language Movement and Shaheed Minar, Dhaka.

Sayed Haider (December 1925 – 15 July 2020) was a Bangladeshi physician and Language Movement activist. He along with Badrul Alam designed the first Shaheed Minar. It was then demolished by the Pakistani Army on 26 February 1952. For his contribution to the Language Movement he was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2016.

Early life Haider was born in 1925 at Pabna in the then British India.

Bengali Language movement After the unrest and killing of students on 21 February 1952, students of Dhaka Medical College decided to build a monument 'Shaheed Minar' (Monument for Martyrs) in honor of the killed activists. Haider along with Badrul Alam planned and designed the Shaheed Minar.

Books Haider wrote books on public health and medicine. Rog Niramoy Sustho Jibon was published in 1969. Loksomaj Chikitshabiggyan was published from Bangla Academy.

Death He died on 15 July 2020 in Dhaka from reportedly late complications of the coronavirus infection.

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Important facts

Born
1925, Pabna
Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Bengali Language Movement, Shaheed Minar, Dhaka
Education
Dhaka Medical College
Awards
Ekushey Padak

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sayed Haider?

Bangladeshi physician and language activist

When was Sayed Haider born?

Sayed Haider was born in 1925 in Pabna.

When did Sayed Haider die?

Sayed Haider died on 15 July 2020 in Dhaka.

What was Sayed Haider's occupation?

Sayed Haider was a physician and language activist.

What was Sayed Haider known for?

Sayed Haider was known for Bengali Language Movement and Shaheed Minar, Dhaka.

What nationality was Sayed Haider?

Sayed Haider was Bangladeshi.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sayed Haider

· Wikidata: Q24946493

· DBpedia: Sayed Haider

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