About Abdus Shakur
Lived 1941 – 2013 (aged 71). Abdus Shakur was a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani writer, litterateur and musicologist.
Abdus Shakur (25 February 194115 January 2013) was a Bangladeshi litterateur and musicologist. He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 2014 for his contribution to language and literature.
Education and career Abdus Shakur completed his BA (honors) and MA degree in English literature from Dhaka University in 1963 and 1964 respectively. In 1980 he earned another master's degree in development economics from the Netherlands.
Awards Bangla Academy Literary Award (1979) Amiobhushon Award (2003) Alokto Sahitya Puroshkar (2008) Ekushey Padak (2014)
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Who was Abdus Shakur?
Ekushey Padak recipient (1941-2013)
When was Abdus Shakur born?
Abdus Shakur was born on 25 February 1941 in Noakhali District.
When did Abdus Shakur die?
Abdus Shakur died on 15 January 2013 in Dhaka.
What was Abdus Shakur's occupation?
Abdus Shakur was a writer, litterateur and musicologist.
What nationality was Abdus Shakur?
Abdus Shakur was Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.
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