Many of Bangladesh's most notable figures are tied to Dhaka's cultural, scientific, and political landscape.
* **Sheikh Mujibur Rahman:** The founding father of Bangladesh, whose legacy is preserved in multiple museums across the city. * **Zainul Abedin:** Pioneering Bengali painter and founder of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Dhaka. * **Dr. Muhammad Yunus:** Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist and founder of the Grameen Bank. * **Humayun Ahmed:** Legendary Bengali author, dramatist, and filmmaker. * **Shakib Al Hasan:** Globally recognized all-rounder professional cricketer.