Introduction
Sadek Khan (21 June 1933 – 16 May 2016) was a Bangladeshi journalist, columnist and filmmaker. In 2002, he was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh.
Background
Khan was the eldest son of justice Abdul Jabbar Khan, former speaker of the then Pakistan National Assembly and former president of East Pakistan Muslim League. His ancestors were from Baherchar-Khudrakathi village, Babuganj Upazila, Barisal District. His siblings include former government minister and politician Selima Rahman, poet Abu Zafar Obaidullah, journalist and government minister A.Z.M. Enayetullah Khan, government minister Rashed Khan Menon, photographer Allen Khan and New Age news publisher Shahidullah Khan Badal.
Career
Khan was a Language Movement activist in 1952 and a freedom fighter of Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. He worked as a sub-editor in the Daily Sangbad during 1955–1957. He served as contributing editor in the Weekly Holiday. He served as the chairman of the Press Institute of Bangladesh.
Khan worked in the film industry. He directed and produced the film Nadi O Nari (1965). He acted in the Urdu film "Duur Hay Shukh Ki Gaon" directed by A. J. Kardar and the Bengali film "Raja Elo Shohore" directed by Mohiuddin.
Personal life
Khan was married to Anjuman Chowdhury Khan. Together they had a son Kishon Khan.