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
DiedJanuary 26, 1989(1989-01-26) (aged 68–69)
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka

Early life

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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

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

Novels

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  • Abhishapta Prem (1959)
  • Duti Ankhi Duti Tara (1963)
  • Akasher Rang (1964)
  • Banamarmar (1967)
  • Ananta Pipasa (1967)

Short stories

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  • Ekti Surer Mrtyu (1974) (compilation)
  • Jiban Ekti Durghatana (1981) (compilation)

Plays

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  • Jhader Svaksar (1967)
  • Ore Bihanga (1968)

Juvenile literature

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  • Galpa Bali Shona (1966)
  • Mahasamudra (1977)
  • Sabas Sultana (1982)

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ 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.