The Freedom of Intellect Movement was a

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movement advocating rationality against religious and social dogma in

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society. It was spearheaded by intellectuals in the

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during the

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. Notable members included Kazi Abdul Wadud, Abul Fazal,

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and

Abdul Quadir Abdul Quadir (1 June 1906 – 19 December 1984) was a Bangladeshi poet, essayist, and journalist. He was the recipient of Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1963 and Ekushey Padak in 1976. Early life and education Quadir was born in the village o ...

. The movement also established the prestigious Muslim Literary Society in Dhaka.

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