Mohammad Modabber (journalist)
| Mohammad Modabber | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 6, 1908 West Bengal, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Other names | Baghban Bhai |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Mohammad Modabber (born October 6, 1908) was a Bangladeshi journalist.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1979 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to journalism.
Career
Modabber pursued his journalistic career from 1924 to 1945.[1] He served as the news editor of the daily newspaper The Azad in the 1940s. [2] Modabber led the "Mukul Child Movement" with a view to ensuring the rights of children and juveniles.[1] He was an anti-British movement leader and was arrested several times because of his involvement in the movement.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Tributes paid to Modabber". The Daily Star. October 26, 2008. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ↑ Islam, Sirajul (2012). "Azad, The". In Islam, Sirajul; Islam, Manu. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
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