Mahmud, Shaheed Altaf (1933-1971) singer, cultural activist, and martyred freedom fighter, was born in 1933 in Barishal town. His given name was ANM Altaf Ali.

Jahangir, Birsrestha Mahiuddin (1949-1971) an officer in the army Engineers Corps and a martyr in the war of liberation. Mahiuddin Jahangir was born on 7