Bangladesh Artists

1. Zainul Abedin - A famous painter and sculptor, Zainul Abedin is one of the leading figures of Bangladesh's modern art movements. He is especially known for his series of paintings called "Famine Series", which he painted during the Bengal Famine.

2. Shakib Khan - One of Bangladesh's most popular film actors, Shakib Khan has appeared in many successful films. He won the "Best Actor" award at the Bangladesh National Film Awards in 2008.

3. Shamsur Rahman - One of Bangladesh's leading poets, Shamsur Rahman wrote influentially in the second half of the 20th century. He addressed social and political issues in his poems.

4. Runa Laila - Runa Laila, a Bangladeshi singer, has great fame both in Bangladesh and internationally. He also has a large fan base in India and Pakistan.

5. Abdul Kuddus Boyati - Abdul Kuddus Boyati, a Bangladeshi folk music artist, keeps the Boyati tradition alive. He sings both his own compositions and traditional Boyati songs.

6. Anisul Hoque - He is a Bangladeshi writer. He writes novels, stories and plays. His works generally focus on the social and political problems of Bangladesh.

7. Ferdous Ahmed - A Bangladeshi film actor, Ferdous Ahmed has appeared in many successful films in Bangladesh and India. He won the "Best Actor" award at the Bangladesh National Film Awards in 2003.

8. Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin - One of the leading figures of Bangladesh's modern art movements, Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin made significant contributions to art education and the role of art in society.

9. Fahmida Riaz - She is a Bangladeshi poet and writer. His works generally focus on social and political issues. She has also done important work on women's rights and feminism.

10. Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul - Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul, a Bangladeshi musician and composer, is a prominent figure in the Bangladeshi music industry. He both composed his own compositions and sang many popular songs.