Momen, Nurul (1906-1989) educationist and playwright, was born in the district of jessore, son of Nurul Arefin, a physician. Nurul Momen passed his BL examination from the University of Dhaka and started practising law at the Calcutta High Court. In 1948, he went to England for higher studies, graduating in Law from London University. While in London, he used to conduct a Bangla children's programme for BBC. He also worked as Education Officer at the Pakistan High Commission in London for a year. On his return, he joined the University of Dhaka, retiring from the institution in 1972.

Nurul Momen died in 16 February 1989. [Mohsin Hussain]