Zobeda Khanum

Zobeda Khanum
Died January 26, 1989(1989-01-26) (aged 68–69)
Nationality Bangladeshi
Alma mater University of Dhaka

Zobeda Khanum (1920 – 26 January 1989) was an educationist and litterateur of Bangladesh. She was the first director and chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy. She was also vice chairperson and chairperson of Bangladesh Mahila Samity.

Early life

Khanum was born at Azharbagh in Kushtia District on 5 March 1920. His father Khandkar Azharul Islam was a school inspector. She started her primary education from a home tutor. After getting married she moved to Kolkata, where she appeared privately in the Matriculation, IA and BT examinations. She obtained a master's degree from University of Dhaka in 1950.[1]

Literary works

Khanum wrote in several genres: novels, short stories, plays and juvenile literature.

Novels

Short stories

Plays

Juvenile literature

Awards

References

  1. Ahmed, Wakil (2012). "Khanum, Zobeda". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
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