About Jahanara Arzu
Lived 1932 – 2026 (aged 93). Jahanara Arzu was a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani poet, writer and journalist.
Jahanara Arzu (17 November 1932 – 2 March 2026) was a Bangladeshi poet. She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1987 by the Government of Bangladesh for her contribution to Bengali literature.
Arzu was married to a former Vice President of Bangladesh and Justice A. K. M. Nurul Islam. Together, they had two sons including Justice Md. Ashfaqul Islam and professor Minara Zahan.
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Who was Jahanara Arzu?
Bangladeshi poet
When was Jahanara Arzu born?
Jahanara Arzu was born on 17 November 1932 in Manikganj District.
When did Jahanara Arzu die?
Jahanara Arzu died on 2 March 2026 in Dhaka.
What was Jahanara Arzu's occupation?
Jahanara Arzu was a poet, writer and journalist.
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Jahanara Arzu was Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jahanara Arzu. https://biography.guide/jahanara-arzu/
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