Zahir Raihan
Zahir Raihan (; 19 August 1935 – 30 January 1972) was a Bangladeshi writer and movie director. His first novel was Shesh Bikeler Meye, published in 1960. His other notable novels are Hajar Bachhar Dhore, and Arek Phalgun. He is best known for his documentary Stop Genocide, made during the Bangladesh Liberation War. His popular movies are was Behula, Sangam, and Jibon Theke Nea. For his contribution in Bengali literature, he was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1972 and posthumously received highest civilian honour given by Government of Bangladesh, Independence Day Award, in 1999. He received Nigar Award for directing Kancher Deyal in 1964 and posthumously National Film Awards for his overall contribution in Bangladeshi movie in 1975 and for best story and dialogue in 2005. He also awarded second highest civilian honour given by Government of Bangladesh, Ekushey Padak in 1977 for his contribution in movie.