A pioneering librarian and educator who introduced modern library science to Bangladesh and developed its national library system. He's revered for his contributions to the country's education and cultural heritage.
Born in 1894
This Indian physicist and mathematician is renowned for his groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics, particularly the discovery of the Bose-Einstein statistics and the boson particle.
Born in 1861
A Bengali polymath who wrote extensively on love, nature, and humanity, creating a unique blend of Indian and Western literary styles, and was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Born in 1858
Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of physics, biology, and botany, including the discovery of radio waves and the development of the crescograph, a device to measure plant growth.
Born in 1893
Developed the theory of thermal ionization, which explains the spectra of stars and led to the discovery of new elements, and was a pioneer in the field of astrophysics.
Born in 1876
A renowned Bengali novelist celebrated for his poignant and thought-provoking works that explored the complexities of Indian society, particularly the lives of women and the rural poor.