Zeenat Barkatullah

Zeenat Barkatullah (died 20 September 2023) was a Bangladeshi dancer and television actress. She received Bachsas Awards, Bangladesh Cultural Society Lifetime Achievement Award and Natyashabha Award for her contributions to the field of dance. She earned her master's degree in sociology from the University of Dhaka and joined the Performing Arts Academy. She completed a six-year certificate course from Bulbul Lalitakala Academy and later in ballet and dance choreography under experts from North Korea.

Career Barkatullah worked as one of the directors of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy beginning in 2002.

Personal life and death Barkatullah had two daughters, including actress Bijori Barkatullah and Kajori Barkatullah.

Awards Sher-e-Bangla Memorial Award (1985) Natya Shabha Award (1987) Cadet Core Award (1989) UNESCO Award (1996) Tarokalok Award (1997) Millennium Award (2000) Amritabazar Award (2001)