Gazi Shamsur Rahman
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Preceded byAbdur Rahman Chowdhury
Succeeded byShamsur Rahman
Preceded byAbdullah-Al-Muti
Succeeded byAbdur Rahman Chowdhury
Gazi Shamsur Rahman | |
|---|---|
গাজী শামছুর রহমান | |
| President of Bangla Academy | |
| In office 28 May 1994 – 27 May 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Abdur Rahman Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Shamsur Rahman |
| In office 14 November 1990 – 13 November 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Abdullah-Al-Muti |
| Succeeded by | Abdur Rahman Chowdhury |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1921 |
| Died | 12 August 1998 (aged 76–77) |
| Spouse | Jamal Ara Rahman |
| Children | Ainun Nishat |
| Alma mater | Aligarh Muslim University |
Gazi Shamsur Rahman (c. 1921 – 12 August 1998)[1] was a Bangladeshi lawyer, writer, translator, columnist and television personality. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1985 and Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1983 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2][3] He wrote over 77[4] books on law and language in English and Bengali language.[5]
