Selina Hossain
Selina Hossain | |
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সেলিনা হোসেন | |
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| Born | 14 June 1947 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | Masters |
| Alma mater | Rajshahi University |
| Occupation(s) | Novelist, administrator |
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| Awards | Bangla Academy Literary Award (1980) Ekushey Padak (2009) |
Selina Hossain (born 14 June 1947) is a Bangladeshi novelist.[1][2] She received SAARC Literary Award in 2015 for her contribution to South Asian literature.[3] She is currently the Chairman of Bangladesh Shishu Academy.[4]
Education and career
Hossain earned MA degree in Bengali language and literature from Rajshahi University in 1968.[1]
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)
Works
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
- ^ a b "বিখ্যাত ব্যক্তিত্ব". বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় তথ্য বাতায়ন. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ "Selina Hossain". The Library of Congress. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- ^ "Selina Hossain wins Saarc Lit Award". The Daily Star. February 11, 2015.
- ^ "চেয়ারম্যান : সেলিনা হোসেন" (in Bengali). shishuacademy.gov.bd. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
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