About Dilwar Khan
Lived 1937 – 2013 (aged 76). Dilwar Khan was a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani poet and writer.
Dilwar Khan (1 January 1937 – 10 October 2013) was a Bangladeshi poet. Known as Gono Manusher Kobi (poet of the mass people), he was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1980 and Ekushey Padak in 2008 by the Government of Bangladesh.
Early life and career
Khan was born in Bharthokhola, South Surma, Sylhet District, Bengal Presidency. He received a Bangla Academy Fellowship in 1981. Khan died on 10 October 2013.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dilwar Khan?
Bangladeshi poet (1937–2013)
When was Dilwar Khan born?
Dilwar Khan was born on 1 January 1937 in Sylhet.
When did Dilwar Khan die?
Dilwar Khan died on 10 October 2013.
What was Dilwar Khan's occupation?
Dilwar Khan was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Dilwar Khan?
Dilwar Khan was Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.
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