Ranadaprasad Shaha: Language Movement Martyr of 1971

 



Ranadaprasad Shaha(also Ranadaprasad Saha; 15 Nov,1896 – 7 May, 1971) was a Bangladeshi businessman and philanthropist who founded educational institutes like Bharateswari Homes, Kumudini College and Debendra College. He was one of the prominent intellectuals of the nation. 

Shaha along with his 26-year-old son Bhavani Prasad, was taken from his home on the 7th of May, 1971 by the Pakistani Army and was never seen again. 

The death of Ranadaprasad Saha remained a mystery as his body was never found, and neither was his son's.


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