Akhtar Hossain
Bangladeshi children's writer
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Akhtar Hossain (born 1 November 1945) is a Bangladeshi children's literature writer.[1] He was awarded the Bangla Academy Literary Award and the Agrani Bank Shishu Academy Children's Literature Award in 2012, for his contributions to children's literature.[2]
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Born1 November 1945
Natore, British India
OccupationChildren's literature writer
NationalityBangladeshi
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| Born | 1 November 1945 Natore, British India |
| Occupation | Children's literature writer |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable awards | Bangla Academy Literary Award, 2012 |
Early life
Akhtar Hossain was born in Nurullapur village of Lalpur Upazila, Natore District. His father's name was T.I.M. Sikandar, and his mother was Ayesha Khatun.
Awards
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (2012)
- Agrani Bank Shishu Academy Children's Literature Award (2012)
- Kabir Chowdhury Children's Literature Award (2015)[3]
