About Sufi Motahar Hossein
Lived 1907 – 1975 (aged 67). Sufi Motahar Hossein was an Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi poet and writer.
Sufi Motahar Hossein (11 September 1907 – 20 August 1975) was a prominent Bangladeshi poet. He wrote poetry in the sonnet genre.
Education and career Hossein studied in Faridpur Zilla School and Jagannath College. He graduated from the University of Dhaka in 1931.
Hossein worked in the District Judge's court at Faridpur.
Awards Bangla Academy Literary Award (1975) Presidency Award (1970) Adamjee Literary Award (1965)
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Who was Sufi Motahar Hossein?
Bangla Academy Literary Award recipient
When was Sufi Motahar Hossein born?
Sufi Motahar Hossein was born on 11 September 1907 in Faridpur District.
When did Sufi Motahar Hossein die?
Sufi Motahar Hossein died on 20 August 1975.
What was Sufi Motahar Hossein's occupation?
Sufi Motahar Hossein was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Sufi Motahar Hossein?
Sufi Motahar Hossein was Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi.
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