Anwara Bahar Chowdhury
Bangladeshi social activist and writer
About Anwara Bahar Chowdhury
Lived 1919 – 1987 (aged 68). Anwara Bahar Chowdhury was a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani writer, poet and social activist.
Anwara Bahar Chowdhury (13 February 1919 – 27 October 1987) was a Bangladeshi social activist and writer.
Background and education Chowdhury was born on 13 February 1919 in the town of Azizganj in the Murshidabad district, and she was raised in the Manikganj district. She was admitted to Sakhawat Memorial Girls' High School, established by women rights activist Begum Rokeya. She passed the matriculation exam in 1934. She completed her higher secondary school examination and BA degree from Bethune College of Kolkata. She passed Bachelor in Teaching from Scottish Church College in 1941.
Choudhury wrote several books which include biographies, school textbooks and books for children. She published her collection of poems, "Amar Chetonar Rang". A documentary on Chowhdury's life was made by her son Iqbal.
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Who was Anwara Bahar Chowdhury?
Bangladeshi social activist and writer
When was Anwara Bahar Chowdhury born?
Anwara Bahar Chowdhury was born on 13 February 1919.
When did Anwara Bahar Chowdhury die?
Anwara Bahar Chowdhury died on 27 October 1987.
What was Anwara Bahar Chowdhury's occupation?
Anwara Bahar Chowdhury was a writer, poet and social activist.
What nationality was Anwara Bahar Chowdhury?
Anwara Bahar Chowdhury was Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.
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