Montazur Rahman Akbar

Akbar fought in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. He served Sector 7 under Sector Commander Quazi Nuruzzaman and Group Commander Saidur Rahman. Akbar trained at Panikhoni in Siliguri, India.

Akbar attended Akkelpur FU Pilot High School in 1973 and Akkelpur MR Degree College in 1975. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Joypurhat Government College in 1977. While in college, he worked in his father's fish business and distributed fish across northern Bangladesh. He was also an active member of Bangladesh Chatro Union at that time.{{cite web |script-title=bn:মুক্তিযোদ্ধাদের তালিকা |url=http://akkelpur.joypurhat.gov.bd/site/page/aba33ef3-1ab0-11e7-8120-286ed488c766 |publisher=The National Web Portal of Bangladesh |language=bn |access-date=21 August 2017}}

Akbar is the executive director of a non-governmental organization (NGO), Prochesta. He founded Prochesta in 2000 in his hometown, Joypurhat.{{cite news|date=11 August 2014|script-title=bn:মনতাজুর রহমান আকবর অসুস্থ|language=bn|work=Kaler Kantho|url=http://www.kalerkantho.com/online/rangberang/2014/08/11/115772|access-date=16 October 2016}} Prochesta works with various partner organizations to improve sanitation, drinking water supply, and infrastructure in Joypurhat and nearby districts.{{Cite news |script-title=bn:মনতাজুর রহমান আকবর|url=http://www.priyo.com/people/16871|work=Priyo|language=bn}} Prochesta also spreads information about basic hygiene practices such as hand washing.{{cite web|title=Ngo forum for drinking water supply & sanitation, partner organization|url=http://www.ngof.org/home/}}

During the 1970s, Akbar participated in his local theater group, Chantara Club, and his college theater group, Akkelpur MR College Club. Between 1973 and 1978, he directed many stage dramas, including Pagla Garod, Sidur Niyona Muche, Ek Mutho Vat, Dayie Ke, Malar Prem and Nowab Siraj Ud Dowla. Akbar was an active member of the Bangladesh Chatro Union in the 1970s. He was also worked for his father's fish wholesale business at that time. In the 1980s, Akbar worked as assistant director under Azizur Rahman on several films, including Chhutir Ghonta, Janata, Express, Mayer Achol, Mehman, Mohanogor, Jontor Montor and Sonar Tori.{{Cite web |url=http://www.dakpeon24.com/179 |script-title=bn:ছুটির ঘণ্টা – একদিন ছুটি হবে |website=Dakpeon24 |language=bn |access-date=17 August 2017}} He also worked for Matin Rahman on various films, including Lal Kajol, Jibon Dhara, Radha Kishna and Birangona Sokhina. He worked with Zillur Rahman on Tokdirer Khela, Miss Lolita, Achol Bondi, and Sukh Tara.{{Cite news |url=http://www.banglanews24.com/entertainment/news/bd/458993.details |script-title=bn:রাজ্জাকের স্মরণীয় ১০ ছবি |work=banglanews24.com |date=20 January 2016 |access-date=21 August 2017 |language=bn}} In 1989, Akbar was a special correspondent for Weekly Nipoon, a weekly entertainment magazine published in Dhaka.{{Cite web|title=Career|url=http://montazurrahmanakbar.blogspot.com/p/career.html|access-date=27 February 2017|website=Montazur Rahman Akbar}}{{Cite journal |date=1989 |title=Special Correspondent |journal=Weekly Nipoon |volume=1 |pages=4 |via=Kakrail, Dhaka}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-107051 |title=Life in Bangla filmdom |date=26 September 2009 |work=The Daily Star |access-date=19 August 2017 |language=en}}

Akbar's worked as a director for the film Nyay Juddho in 1991. In 1992, Ilias Kanchon and Diti acted in Akbar's film Chakor. Akbar's first job as a director was for the film Takar Pahar, which had a delayed debut in 1993. Takar Pahar was produced by Anwar Hossain Afjal, the older brother of Dipjol.{{Cite news |url=http://www.rtvonline.com/entertainment/7331/%E0%A6%A2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%A1%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE/print |script-title=bn:ঢালিউডে যত ‘টাকা’র সিনেমা |work=RTV |language=bn |access-date=23 January 2017}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.manobkantha.com/backup/2016/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%A1%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%B2/ |script-title=bn:এবার তিনি ‘হাজী ডিপজল’ |work=Daily Manobkantha |language=bn |access-date=11 September 2017}} Also in 1993, he directed Prem Dewana, produced by A. K. M. Jahangir Khan under his banner Alamgir Pictures. He also directed Disco Dancer and Babar Adesh for Alamgir Pictures.{{Cite news |url=https://www.dailyinqilab.com/article/14749/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%98%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%96%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%99%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%96%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%AD%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8 |script-title=bn:মুভি মোঘল খ্যাত জাহাঙ্গীর খান তার সব সিনেমা ফিল্ম আর্কাইভে জমা দিলেন |work=Daily Inqilab |language=bn |access-date=23 January 2017}}{{Cite news |url=http://www.kalerkantho.com/home/printnews/503557/2017-06-01 |script-title=bn:কাঞ্চনের বদলে মান্না |work=Kaler Kantho |language=bn |access-date=3 August 2017}} In 1996, Akbar directed the films Baghini Konna, Khalnayok, Bashira and Shoitan Manush. In 1997, he directed Coolie. The film grossed 70 million Bangladeshi taka ($1.7M as of 1997) with a budget of 12 million, making it the highest-grossing Bangladeshi film of 1997. The actress Sadika Parvin Popy made her debut in Coolie.{{Cite news |url=http://independent24.com/details/14395 |script-title=bn:জেনে নিন দেশের ব্যবসাসফল ১০ চলচ্চিত্র |website=Independent Television |language=bn |access-date=16 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170727221109/http://independent24.com/details/14395 |archive-date=27 July 2017}} Later in 1996, Akbar cast Mousumi for the romantic film Andha Bhalobasha and the Alamgir Pictures film Amar Maa.{{Cite news |url=http://sharebiz.net/%E0%A6%A2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%A1%E0%A7%87-%E0%A7%A7%E0%A7%A6-%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AE/ |script-title=bn:ঢালিউডে ১০ কোটির ক্লাবে মাত্র তিন ছবি |date=26 July 2017 |work=Share Biz |language=bn |access-date=3 August 2017}}{{Cite news |url=http://www.kalerkantho.com/print-edition/ronger-mela/2015/08/06/252833 |script-title=bn:সিনেমার আয়-ব্যয় ও ফাঁকা বুলি |work=Kaler Kantho |date=August 2015 |access-date=3 August 2017 |language=bn}} In 1998, Akbar directed Shanto Keno Mastan, starring Manna. The film grossed 50 million against a budget of 9 million. Akbar also directed 5 films for Arman Production.{{Cite web|script-title=bn:মান্না স্মরণে পরিচালক মনতাজুর রহমান|url=http://archive-bn.newsnextbd.com/article207213.nnbd/|access-date=16 August 2020|website=Newsnext Bangladesh|language=bn}} Akbar directed the Indo-Bangla joint venture film Moner Moto Mon, it didn't do well commercially. Moner Moto Mon was Akbar's third collaboration with Bony Pictures, after his earlier work as an assistant director on the Bony Picture films Miss Lolita and Radha Kishno.{{Cite news |url=http://independent24.com/details/14395 |website=independent24.com |language=bn |script-title=bn:জেনে নিন দেশের ব্যবসাসফল ১০ চলচ্চিত্র |access-date=28 July 2017}}{{cite news |url=http://archive.newagebd.net/143698/dhallywood-embaraces-indo-bangla-ventures/ |title=Dhallywood embaraces Indo-Bangla ventures |last=Hasan |first=Ziaul |date=4 August 2015 |access-date=23 January 2017 |location=Dhaka |newspaper=New Age}} In 1999, he was the advisor director for Helal Khan's film Asha Amar Asha. That same year, Akbar directed the films Ke Amar Baba, Bhoyongkor Bishu, Moger Mulluk and Lathi.{{Cite news |url=http://www.risingbd.com/english/Actor_Helal_Khan_held/22491 |title=Actor Helal Khan held |newspaper=risingbd.com |language=en |access-date=29 January 2017}}

In 2000, Akbar and Monjurul Hassan co-founded the production company Panorama Movies. Akbar produced and directed Kukkhato Khuni for Panorama Movies.{{citation needed|date=February 2023}} Arman Production's second film was Gunda Number One. His next film was Mone Pore Tomake, which introduced Riya Sen to mainstream cinema. In 2001, Akbar established a distributorship of the electronics brand Walton in Joypurhat under Apu Electronics Bazar (2001{{endash}}2014). Rituparna Sen Gupta and Ilias Kanchon were cast in Chairman, another film directed by Akbar. Arman Production's third film, Kothing Bastob, which introduced Keya, was directed by Akbar. He also directed Rongbaz Badsha and Bhoungkor Sonstrasi, the latter of which was banned by censors. In 2002, he produced and directed Bhayanok Songghorso and an Arman Production film Major Saheb. He also directed a Dipjol film, Dhakaiya Mastan. Akbar directed three further films that year: Arman, Mastaner Upor Mastan and Aghat Palta Aghat. In 2003, he produced and directed Bachao, Top Somrat and the Dipjol film Kothin Shimar. He directed Bouer Somman, produced by Mousumi. Akbar also wrote songs for the film Big Boss. In 2004, Akbar directed Bostir Rani Suriya, with lead actors Sadika Parveen Popy, Shakib Khan and Dipjol.{{Cite news |url=http://samakal.com/todays-print-edition/tp-others/article/140664241/%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B7%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF |script-title=bn:অপেক্ষায় পপি! |work=Samakal |access-date=31 January 2018 |language=bn}} In 2005, he directed Bhoyonkor Raja and Action Lady.{{Cite web |url=http://www.bfcb.gov.bd/site/files/5f68e257-7ce8-4537-8937-434430742354/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A5%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%83%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%82%E0%A6%B9 |script-title=bn:স্থায়ীভাবে বাতিলকৃত চলচ্চিত্রসমূহ |website=Bangladesh Film Censor Board |language=bn |access-date=4 June 2017}} In 2006, Akbar founded Nayan-Apon Production. He made the films System, which came out in 2006, and Nishidhdho Prem, released in 2007 and produced by his wife Mariam Rahman. Akbar also directed Dushman Khotom in 2006 and Kukkhato Nuru in 2007. In 2008, Akbar founded StarPlus, where he produced and directed Babar Jonno Joddho. In 2009, he directed Kajer Manush, directed by Dipjol. Kajer Manush was a hit at the box office, and it won the Janatar Niswas Personality Award.{{Cite web |url=http://www.janatarnissash.com/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%83%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8/ |script-title=bn:সাপ্তাহিক জনতার নিঃশ্বাস |website=Janatar Nissash |language=bn |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730145057/http://www.janatarnissash.com/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%83%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8/ |archive-date=30 July 2017 |access-date=30 July 2017}} Akbar later directed Tumi Amar Swami in 2009. He was also a guest judge on television reality programs Super Hero Super Heroin (NTV).

In 2010, Akbar directed and produced Top Hero with Shakib Khan. He and Dipjol cast Mayer Chokh and Rikshawalar Chele for his next films, Evabey Bhalobasha Hoy. The film used songs by singer S.D. Rubel. The film was successful at the box office.{{cite news |script-title=bn:মনতাজুর রহমান আকবরের নতুন ছবি |url=http://mzamin.com/detailsarchive.php?mzamin=MTYxOTc=&s=NQ== |work=Manab Zamin |language=bn |archive-url=https://archive.today/20160119005259/http://mzamin.com/detailsarchive.php?mzamin=MTYxOTc=&s=NQ== |archive-date=19 January 2016 |access-date=13 November 2015}}{{cite news |title=Our film industry lacks professionalism: Popy |url=http://www.clickittefaq.com/culture/our-film-industry-lacks-professionalism-popy/ |access-date=13 November 2015 |work=The Daily Ittefaq |date=13 September 2015}} In 2011, Akbar directed the Dipjol films Chotto Songsar and Bajarer Coolie. That same year, he was a guest judge on Mirakkel Akkel Challenger (2011) on the channel Zee Bangla.{{Cite news |url=http://newagebd.com/newspaper1/archive_details.php?date=2011-11-04&nid=39195 |title=Four movies to hit big screen in Eid |newspaper=New Age |date=2 November 2013 |access-date=29 January 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102204812/http://newagebd.com/newspaper1/archive_details.php?date=2011-11-04&nid=39195 |archive-date=2 November 2013}} In 2013, Akbar directed the Jaaz Multimedia film Tobuo Bhalobashi. Akbar switched to television and directed his first TV drama, Pakhal, which aired in 2013.{{Cite news|title=Charges in Bangladesh actor death|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8313775.stm|access-date=19 June 2017}} He directed package dramas Golden Swarna, Bracelate and Kuasha. He also directed the drama serials Kaji Saheber Tin Putro and Pakhi Ebong Mnushera.{{Cite news|script-title=bn:'নতুন ধারাবাহিকের পরিকল্পনা করছি' – আজিজুল হাকিম|language=bn|newspaper=Jaijaidin|url=http://www.jaijaidinbd.com/?view=details&type=single&pub_no=165&cat_id=1&menu_id=63&news_type_id=1&news_id=21950&archiev=yes&arch_date=22-06-2012}} He directed television commercials and documentaries such as Agency Greenland Training Center, Decent Holding and Hiton TV. In 2013, he was a guest judge on Voice of the Nation which premiered on Ekushey Television. In 2014, Akbar produced and directed the low-budget films Age Jodi Jantam Tui Hobi Por and My Name Is Simi. After the success of the Walton showroom, he took distribution of Pran under the trading corporation Mariam Traders later that year.{{Cite news |url=http://www.prothom-alo.com/entertainment/article/302728/%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%87-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%B0 |script-title=bn:আগে যদি জানতাম তুই হবি পর |work=Prothom Alo |access-date=11 November 2017 |language=bn}}{{Cite news |url=http://mzamin.com/details.php?mzamin=MjMxMjE= |script-title=bn:প্রতারণার অভিযোগ |work=Manab Zamin |language=bn |access-date=11 November 2017}} In 2015, he produced and directed Bojhena Se Bojhena, which was neither very successful nor very unsuccessful at the box office. He also set up the furniture brand Furniture Village.{{Cite news |url=http://mzamin.com/details.php?mzamin=MTYxOTc=&s=NQ== |script-title=bn:মনতাজুর রহমান আকবরের নতুন ছবি |work=Manab Zamin |language=bn |access-date=11 November 2017}} In 2016, Akbar returned to the mainstream media with the film Nawab Siraj-Ud-Dowla, produced by United Club in Jamalgonj Theatre in Jamalgonj, Joypurhat. In 2017, he directed Dulavai Zindabad which yielded average box office returns. He also established a fashion house called Cholte Cholte, which lasted from 2016 to 2017.{{Cite web|date=4 January 2018|script-title=bn:ফার্ণিচার ভিলেজের মধুবাগ,মগবাজার,রমনাতে ২য় শাখা চালু হচ্ছে|url=http://deshreport.com/?p=14527|access-date=12 October 2019|website=Desh Report|language=bn-BD}}{{Cite news |url=http://www.mzamin.com/article.php?mzamin=53816 |script-title=bn:‘দুলাভাই জিন্দাবাদ’ ছবির মহরতে তারকামেলা |newspaper=Manab Zamin |language=bn |access-date=18 February 2017 |title=Mzamin }}{{Cite news |url=http://www.ntvbd.com/entertainment/112143/%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%81-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%87-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%82 |script-title=bn:শুরু হচ্ছে ‘দুলাভাই জিন্দাবাদে’র শুটিং |newspaper=NTV Online |language=bn |access-date=18 February 2017}} In 2018, Akbar founded the theater group Drama Circle in Joypurhat, Bangladesh. His first film under the group was Swadhinota Amar Maa. He also directed multiple short films, including Obohela, Riksawalar Shopno, Mobile Recharge, Ekti Premer Mrittu, Ekjon Medhabi Chatrir Mrittu and Dance Teacher.{{Cite web |script-title=bn:রেসির 'অবহেলা', সঙ্গে আমিন খান!|url=https://m.daily-bangladesh.com/entertainment/37814|access-date=2020-10-27|website=Daily Bangladesh|language=bn}}{{Cite news |script-title=bn:অবহেলা'য় রেসি-আমিন খান!|url=https://www.gonews24.com/entertainment/news/55021/অবহেলায়-রেসি-ও-আমিন-খান!|access-date=2020-10-27|work=Go News 24|date=18 May 2018 |language=bn}} He also directed 53 episodes of the soap opera Ekdin Protidin.

In 7 December 2021 Kazi Shaheber Tin Putro premiered in YouTube.{{Citation|title=কাজী সাহেবের তিন পূত্র – Kazi Shaheber Tin Putro {{!}} Part – 03 {{!}} Bangla Funny Serial Natok 2021|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whA2imypS8U|language=en|access-date=2021-12-19}} In 9 June 2023 Jemon Jamay Temon Bow released in 21 screen,{{Cite news |date=2023-06-09 |title=২১ সিনেমা হলে 'যেমন জামাই তেমন বউ' |url=https://ntvbd.com/entertainment/news-1240377 |access-date=2024-08-01 |work=NTV |language=bn}} 1 September 2023 Ghar Bhanga Sansar released in 30 screen.{{Cite news |script-title=bn:আজ সারাদেশে মুক্তি পাচ্ছে ডিপজল ও শিরিন শিলার 'ঘর ভাঙ্গা সংসার' |url=https://www.alokitobangladesh.com/print-edition/entertainment/188117/%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%9C-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%A1%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%93-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%98%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%99%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0 |access-date=2024-08-01 |work=Alokito Bangladesh |language=bn}} In 23 August 2024 Omanush Holo Manush.{{Cite news |script-title=bn:প্রেক্ষাগৃহে আসছে ডিপজলের ‘অমানুষ হলো মানুষ’ {{!}} বিনোদন |url=https://www.risingbd.com/entertainment/news/568271?fbclid=IwY2xjawEwnkVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHccIbDH4DYV7zqiQZ_B7a3Yp-I03P4wG2eSZQZM4ew_ML70yGMYcvyRbuQ_aem_c_eE9S4WLbbSAjgIt4ofjw |access-date=2024-08-19 |work=Risingbd.com |language=bn}}{{Cite news |date=2024-08-15 |script-title=bn:'অমানুষ হলো মানুষ' নিয়ে হলে ফিরছেন ডিপজল |url=https://www.channelionline.com/dipjol-movie-relese-manush-keno-amnush/ |access-date=2024-08-21 |work=Channel i |language=bn}}

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• [http://www.bmdb.com.bd/person/606/ Montazur Rahman Akbar] on Bangla Movie Database (in Bangla)
• [https://www.facebook.com/Montazur-Rahman-Akbar-174080986260542 Montazur Rahman Akbar] on Facebook

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