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Abu Rushd

1919 – 2010

Bangladeshi author

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About Abu Rushd

Lived 1919 – 2010 (aged 90). Abu Rushd was an Indian writer.

Syed Abu Rushd Matinuddin (known by his pen name Abu Rushd, 25 December 1919 – 23 February 2010) was a Bangladeshi writer.

Early life and career Abu Rushd started his career as an English lecturer in Hooghly Mohsin College. He moved to England in 1951 for studying English literature at the Exeter College, Oxford. He later taught English in Kolkata Islamia College, Dhaka College, Chittagong College, Rajshahi College and Jahangirnagar University.

Novels Elomelo (This and That, 1946) Samne Notun Din (A New Day Ahead, 1951) Doba Holo Dighi (Pool becomes Lake, 1960) Nongor (Anchor, 1967) Onishchito Ragini (The Unsure Tune, 1969) Sthagita Dwip (The Aborted Island, 1974) Habib Bank Award (1970) Ekushey Padak (1981) Adamjee Literary Award

Personal life

Abu Rush was married to Azija Rushd. His brother, Rashid Karim, was a novelist.

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Important facts

Born
25 December 1919, Kolkata
Birth century
20th century
Died
25 February 2010
Occupation
Writer
Nationality
India, British Raj, Dominion of India
Education
Exeter College, Exeter College, Oxford
Employers
Jahangirnagar University
Awards
Bangla Academy Literary Award; Ekushey Padak
Also known as
Syed Abu Rushd Matinuddin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Abu Rushd?

Bangladeshi author (1919–2010)

When was Abu Rushd born?

Abu Rushd was born on 25 December 1919 in Kolkata.

When did Abu Rushd die?

Abu Rushd died on 25 February 2010.

What was Abu Rushd's occupation?

Abu Rushd was a writer.

What nationality was Abu Rushd?

Abu Rushd was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abu Rushd

· Wikidata: Q4670329

· DBpedia: Abu Rushd

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