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.
Zobeda Khanum | |
|---|---|
| Died | January 26, 1989 (aged 68–69) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Early life
editKhanum 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
editKhanum wrote in several genres: novels, short stories, plays and juvenile literature.
Novels
edit- Abhishapta Prem (1959)
- Duti Ankhi Duti Tara (1963)
- Akasher Rang (1964)
- Banamarmar (1967)
- Ananta Pipasa (1967)
Short stories
edit- Ekti Surer Mrtyu (1974) (compilation)
- Jiban Ekti Durghatana (1981) (compilation)
Plays
edit- Jhader Svaksar (1967)
- Ore Bihanga (1968)
Juvenile literature
edit- Galpa Bali Shona (1966)
- Mahasamudra (1977)
- Sabas Sultana (1982)
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ Ahmed, Wakil (2012). "Khanum, Zobeda". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 2015-11-18. Retrieved 2015-11-17.