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Husena Banu Begum studied in Rokeya Sakhawat Memorial School. She continued her education even after she got married in class 7. In [[1959]], She completed her post-graduation in Philosophy from [[University of Dhaka]] and went to the [[United States]] with a scholarship. There she completed an MS in Arts and Crafts. <ref name=rokeya>{{cite news|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/12/10/d41210100163.htm|title=Ensure social security of women: PM|date=December 10, 2004|accessdate=June 7, 2016|newspaper=The Daily Star|author=UNB}}</ref> She served as a faculty member of [[College of Home Economics, Dhaka|Home Economics College]] in Dhaka.<ref name=rokeya/> |
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Husna Banu Khanam | |
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| Died | May 30, 2006 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation(s) | Educationist, musician |
| Relatives | Fazle Lohani (brother) Fateh Lohani (brother) |
Husna Banu Khanam (February 18, 1922 - May 30, 2006) was a Bangladeshi educationist, writer and Nazrul singer. She was a pioneer of Bengali Muslim women journalist.[1] In 1999, she received the Ekushey Padak Award for her contribution in music, and in 2004, she received the Begum Rokeya Medal for her contribution to the socio-economic development of women by the Government of Bangladesh. [2]
Background
Husena Banu Khanam was born in a Muslim family of British India (now Bangladesh) of Pabna District. Her father Abu Yusuf Mohammad Siddik Hossain Khan Lohani was a journalist and literary. Her Mother Fatema Lohani was a teacher. Two brothers, Fazle Lohani and Fateh Lohani were cultural figures. From childhood, she was interested in music and practiced regular music. Poet Golam Mostafa gave her a harmonium gift. When poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was speechless, she used to go to his home to listen to him. [3]
Education and career
Husena Banu Begum studied in Rokeya Sakhawat Memorial School. She continued her education even after she got married in class 7. In 1959, She completed her post-graduation in Philosophy from University of Dhaka and went to the United States with a scholarship. There she completed an MS in Arts and Crafts. [4] She served as a faculty member of Home Economics College in Dhaka.[4]
Awards
- Ekushey Padak (1999)
- Begum Rokeya Padak (2004)
Death and legacy
Khanam died on May 30, 2006. A commemorative book titled Pathikrit Sangskritik Bektitya Husna Banu Khanam on her life was published in August 2007.[5]
References
- ^ "Fakir Alamgir's four decades in music". The Daily Star. May 22, 2006. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ Muhammad Rahim. Memoirs of A Life Insurance Icon: Khuda Buksh. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ Shakib Lohani (July 21, 2015). "Cellist Razef Khan: Basks in the greatness of Bach". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ a b UNB (December 10, 2004). "Ensure social security of women: PM". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ "A commemorative book on Husna Banu Khanam launched". The Daily Star. August 16, 2007. Retrieved June 7, 2016.