RIYADH: Two new imams have been appointed at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and another two at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Press Agency

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza Born: October 5, 1983, in Narail, Bangladesh Role: Cricketer (Fast Bowler, Captain), Member of Parliament Key Contributions: Early Life and Education: Mashrafe

Shakib Al Hasan Born: March 24, 1987, in Magura, Bangladesh Role: Cricketer (All-rounder), Captain of the Bangladesh National Team Key Contributions: Early Life and Education:

Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain Born: December 9, 1880, in Kaliakoir, Bengal (now Bangladesh) Role: Writer, Social Reformer, Educator, and Feminist Activist Key Contributions: Early Life

Hasan Raja Born: 1854 in Brahmanbaria District, Bengal (now Bangladesh) Role: Poet, Mystic, Folklorist, and Musician Key Contributions: Early Life and Education: Hasan Raja was

Sukumar Ray Born: March 30, 1887, in Kolkata, India Role: Writer, Poet, Playwright, Illustrator, and Filmmaker Key Contributions: Early Life and Education: Sukumar Ray was

Jasimuddin Born: January 1, 1906, in the village of Kanchrapara, Faridpur District, Bangladesh Role: Poet, Lyricist, Folklorist, Cultural Icon, “Polli Kobi” (Rural Poet) Key Contributions:

Selina Hossain Born: July 14, 1947, in Dhaka, Bangladesh Role: Author, Novelist, Poet, and Storyteller Key Contributions: Early Life and Education: Selina Hossain was born

Zahir Raihan Born: August 19, 1935, in Bholanathpur, Noakhali, Bangladesh Role: Filmmaker, Writer, Director, Social Activist Key Contributions: Early Life and Education: Zahir Raihan was

Humayun Ahmed Born: November 13, 1948, in Babupara, Mymensingh, Bangladesh Role: Writer, Filmmaker, Playwright, Cultural Icon Key Contributions: Early Life and Education: Humayun Ahmed was