Talim Hossain

Talim Hossain (29 October 1918 – 21 February 1999) was a Bangladeshi poet. He was the founder of Kabi Nazrul Institute in Dhaka.

Career Hossain was a Nazrul exponent. Along with musician Sudhin Das, he took the initiative to formulate Swaralipi of Nazrul Sangeet for the first time. He wrote books including "Dishari", "Shahin" and "Nuher Jahaj".

A foundation by Hossain, "Poet Talim Hossain Trust", awards researchers and practitioners on Nazrul annually since 1998.

Personal life Hossain was born in Badalgachhi Upazila of Naogaon District. He was married to writer Mafruha Chowdhury. They had three daughters, Shabnam Mustari, Parvin Mustari and Yasmin Mustari. They are all Nazrul Sangeet singers.