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| nationality = Bangladeshi
| nationality = Bangladeshi
| alma_mater=[[Rajshahi University]]
| alma_mater=[[Rajshahi University]]
| education= Masters
| education= MS
| awards = [[#Awards|full list]]
| awards = [[Bangla Academy Literary Award]] (1980) <br/> [[Ekushey Padak]] (2009)
| father = A K Mosharrof Hossain
| mother = Mariumunnessa Bokul
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'''Selina Hossain''' (born 14 June 1947) is a Bangladeshi novelist.<ref name=borguna>{{cite web|url=http://www.barguna.gov.bd/node/497952-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%96%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC-|title=বিখ্যাত ব্যক্তিত্ব|publisher=বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় তথ্য বাতায়ন|accessdate=June 18, 2015}}</ref><ref name="Selina Hossain loc gov">{{cite web|title=Selina Hossain|url=https://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp/selinahossain.html|publisher=The Library of Congress|accessdate=15 July 2012}}</ref> She received SAARC Literary Award in 2015 for her contribution to South Asian literature.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/selina-hossain-wins-saarc-lit-award-64230|title=Selina Hossain wins Saarc Lit Award|date=February 11, 2015|publisher=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]}}</ref> She is currently the Chairman of [[Bangladesh Shishu Academy]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://shishuacademy.gov.bd/selina-hossain/ | title=চেয়ারম্যান : সেলিনা হোসেন | publisher=shishuacademy.gov.bd | accessdate=19 July 2016|language=Bengali}}</ref>
'''Selina Hossain''' (born 14 June 1947) is a Bangladeshi novelist.<ref name=borguna>{{cite web|url=http://www.barguna.gov.bd/site/page/8699ad11-17a2-11e7-9461-286ed488c766|title=বিখ্যাত ব্যক্তিত্ব|publisher=বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় তথ্য বাতায়ন|accessdate=18 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Selina Hossain|url=https://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp/selinahossain.html|publisher=The Library of Congress|accessdate=20 February 2018}}</ref> She earned all major national awards - [[Bangla Academy Literary Award]] in 1980, [[Ekushey Padak]] in 2009 and [[Independence Day Award]] in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/country/government-finalised-the-names-16-personalities-nominated-independence-award-2018-1537525|title=16 personalities nominated for Independence Award-2018|date=2018-02-20|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en}}</ref> She received SAARC Literary Award in 2015 for her contribution to South Asian literature.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/selina-hossain-wins-saarc-lit-award-64230|title=Selina Hossain wins Saarc Lit Award|date=2015-02-11|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en}}</ref> She is currently the Chairman of [[Bangladesh Shishu Academy]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://shishuacademy.gov.bd/selina-hossain/ | title=চেয়ারম্যান : সেলিনা হোসেন | publisher=Bangladesh Shishu Academy | accessdate=19 July 2016|language=bn|trans-title=Chairman : Selina Hossain}}</ref>


==Education and career==
==Early life and education==
Hossain earned MA degree in Bengali language and literature from [[Rajshahi University]] in 1968.<ref name=borguna/>
Hossain was born to A. K. Mosharrof Hossain and Mariamennesa Bakul.<ref name=borguna/> She earned MA degree in Bengali language and literature from [[Rajshahi University]] in 1968.<ref name=borguna/>


==Career==
Hossain is an editor. She founded Fareea Lara Foundation, which works to improve the lives of impoverished people of Bangladesh.
Hossain is an editor. She founded Fareea Lara Foundation, which works to improve the lives of impoverished people of Bangladesh.


==Awards==
==Awards==

*Dr. Muhammad Enamul Huq Gold Medal (1969)
*Dr. Muhammad Enamul Huq Gold Medal (1969)
*[[Bangla Academy Literary Award]] (1980)
*[[Bangla Academy Literary Award]] (1980)
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*[[Ekushey Padak]] (2009)
*[[Ekushey Padak]] (2009)
*Surma Choudhury Memorial Award by IIPM New Delhi (2011)
*Surma Choudhury Memorial Award by IIPM New Delhi (2011)
*[[Independence Day Award]] (2018)
*[[Independence Day Award]] (2018)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/country/government-finalised-the-names-16-personalities-nominated-independence-award-2018-1537525|title=16 personalities nominated for Independence Award-2018|date=2018-02-20|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en}}</ref>


==Works==
==Works==

Revision as of 17:45, 20 February 2018

Selina Hossain
সেলিনা হোসেন
Hossain in 2014
Born (1947-06-14) 14 June 1947 (age 77)
Rajshahi, Bengal Presidency, British India
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationMS
Alma materRajshahi University
Occupation(s)Novelist, administrator
Awardsfull list

Selina Hossain (born 14 June 1947) is a Bangladeshi novelist.[1][2] She earned all major national awards - Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1980, Ekushey Padak in 2009 and Independence Day Award in 2018.[3] She received SAARC Literary Award in 2015 for her contribution to South Asian literature.[4] She is currently the Chairman of Bangladesh Shishu Academy.[5]

Early life and education

Hossain was born to A. K. Mosharrof Hossain and Mariamennesa Bakul.[1] She earned MA degree in Bengali language and literature from Rajshahi University in 1968.[1]

Career

Hossain is an editor. She founded Fareea Lara Foundation, which works to improve the lives of impoverished people of Bangladesh.

Awards

  • Dr. Muhammad Enamul Huq Gold Medal (1969)
  • Bangla Academy Literary Award (1980)
  • Alaol Literary Award (1981)
  • Kamar Mushtari Memorial Prize (1987)
  • Philips Literary Prize (1994)
  • Alakta Literary Award (1994)
  • D.Litt from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata (2010)
  • Rabindra Smriti Puraskar by IIPM. New Delhi (2010)
  • Ekushey Padak (2009)
  • Surma Choudhury Memorial Award by IIPM New Delhi (2011)
  • Independence Day Award (2018)

Works

Selina Hossain with Sitakanta Mahapatra, Suman Pokhrel and other recipients of SAARC Literary Award - 2015

Novels

  • Josnay Surjyo Jala (1973)
  • Jalochchwas (1972)
  • Hangor Nodi Grenade (1976)
  • Magna Caitanye Shis (1979)
  • Japita Jiban (1981)
  • Podoshobdo (1982)
  • Neel Moyurer Joubon (1983)
  • Chand Bene (1984)
  • Poka Makorer Ghor Bosoti (1986)
  • Nirantar Ghantadhwani (1987)
  • Ksharan (1988)
  • Katatare Prajapati (1989)
  • Khun O Bhalobasa (1990)
  • Kalketu and Fullora (1992)
  • Bhalobasa Pritilata (1992)
  • Tanaparen (1994)
  • Gaayatree Sondhya (1996)
  • Dipanwita (1997)
  • Juddha (1998)
  • Lara (2000)
  • Kathkoilar Chhobi (2001)
  • Mohinir Biye (2002)
  • Anobic Andhar (2003)
  • Ghumkature Ishwar (2004)
  • Morger Neelpakhi (2005)
  • Opekkha (2007)
  • Deener Roshite Gitthu (2007)
  • Mati-O-Shosshyer Bunon (2007)
  • Purno Chobir Mognota (2008)
  • Vumi-O-Kushum (2010)
  • Jomuna Nodir Mushayra (2011)
  • Gachtir Chaya Nai (2012)
  • Sonali Dumur (2012)
  • Auguster Ekrat (2013)
  • Garila-O-Birongana (2014)
  • Dinkaler Kathkhor (2015)
  • Kaktarua(1999)

Stories

  • Utso Theke Nirontor (1969)
  • Jolobotee Megher Batash (1975)
  • Khol Korotal (1982)
  • Porojonmo (1986)
  • Manushti (1993)
  • Motijaner Meyera (1995)
  • Onura Purnima (2008)
  • Sokhinar Chondrakola (2008)
  • Ekaler Pantaburi (2008)
  • Obelar Dinkhon (2009)
  • Narir Rupkotha (2009)
  • Nunpantar Goragori (2014)
  • Mrityur Nilpadma (2015)

References

  1. ^ a b c "বিখ্যাত ব্যক্তিত্ব". বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় তথ্য বাতায়ন. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Selina Hossain". The Library of Congress. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  3. ^ "16 personalities nominated for Independence Award-2018". The Daily Star. 2018-02-20. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
  4. ^ "Selina Hossain wins Saarc Lit Award". The Daily Star. 2015-02-11. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
  5. ^ "চেয়ারম্যান : সেলিনা হোসেন" [Chairman : Selina Hossain] (in Bengali). Bangladesh Shishu Academy. Retrieved 19 July 2016.


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