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Altaf Mahmud

Bangladeshi musician and freedom fighter (1933 - 1971) · Pakistan · On the map · Musicians · Died at 38

Altaf Mahmud 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.

Altaf Mahmud is read about 5 times a day, in 8 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 14 July 2026

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Awards

Independence Award
Ekushey Padak

About this person

He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1977 and Independence Day Award in 2004 posthumously by the government of Bangladesh.

Country
Pakistan
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 1971 · aged 38

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