Monajatuddin


Monajatuddin was a Bangladeshi investigative journalist.⁣ He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1997 by the Government of Bangladesh. In 1995, while investigating two boat capsizing events, he accidentally fell into the water from a ferry on the Padma River and died.

Early life and education

Monajatuddin was born in 1945 to Alimuddin and Motijannesa. He passed matriculation from Rangpur Kolashranjon School and the Intermediate Examination from Rangpur Carmichael College.

Career

Monajatuddin started his career with the Bogra Bulletin in the 1960s. He then worked for a short while with Dainik Purbadesh and Dainik Azad. He then worked for almost 20 years as a regional correspondent in Dainik Sangbad.

Works

  • Shah Alam o Maziborer Kahini
  • Path theke Pathe
  • Kansonar Mukh o Sangbad Nepathye
  • Pairaband Shekor Sangbad

Awards