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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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.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abu Rushd. https://biography.guide/abu-rushd/
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