About Ataus Samad
Lived 1937 – 2012 (aged 74). Ataus Samad was a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani journalist.
Ataus Samad (16 November 1937 – 26 September 2012) was a Bangladeshi journalist. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1992 by the Government of Bangladesh.
Early life and education Samad was born November 16, 1937, in Kishoreganj District. He earned post graduation degree from University of Dhaka in 1959.
Career Samad started his journalism career in 1959. He was the chief reporter of the Pakistan Observer from 1965 to 1969. He was the general secretary of the East Pakistan Union of Journalists from 1969 to 1970.
Personal life Samad was married to Quamrun Nahar. Together they had a son Ashequs, and two daughters Nayeema and Samia.
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Who was Ataus Samad?
Bangladeshi journalist
When was Ataus Samad born?
Ataus Samad was born on 16 November 1937 in Mymensingh District.
When did Ataus Samad die?
Ataus Samad died on 26 September 2012 in Dhaka.
What was Ataus Samad's occupation?
Ataus Samad was a journalist.
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Ataus Samad was Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.
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