Abul Hussain

Bangladeshi poet (1922–2014)

For other people with similar names, see Abul Hossain (disambiguation).

Abul Hussain

আবুল হোসেন
Born| (1922-08-15)15 August 1922

Khulna, Bengal Presidency, British India

Died| 29 June 2014(2014-06-29) (aged 91)

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Education| MA (economics)
Alma mater| Calcutta University
Awards| full list

Abul Hussain (15 August 1922 – 29 June 2014)[1] was a Bangladeshi poet.[2] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1980 and Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1963.[3][4]

## Early life[edit]

Hussain's first poetry book published in 1940. He has over 30 books including Birosh Shonglap (1969) and Hawa Tomarkee Dushahosh (1982). He obtained a Master's in Economics from Calcutta University and served as the editor of the Rabindra Parishad of Presidency College.[5][6][7]

## Career[edit]

His father SM Ismail Hossain worked in the police department. He was killed by the Pakistani army during the war of independence . Abul Hossain studied at Krishnanagar Collegiate School, Kushtia High School, Calcutta Presidency College and Calcutta University.

In 1940, Abul Hossain's first book of poetry 'Nabbasanta' was published. His published books of poetry include \- 'Biras Sanlap', 'Hawa Tomar Ki Duhsahas', 'Dusvapna To Dusvaspne', 'Ajon Aaye Hai', 'R Kiser Apeka', 'Rajkahini' etc. He has written two memoir books, 'My Little World' and 'Another World'. ‘Call of the Forest’ is his translated novel. He also wrote a travelogue called 'On the way to the hills'.

Abul Hossain was employed in government service. He later retired and was associated with Bardem Hospital.

## Awards[edit]

Poet Abul Hossain Ekushey Padak, Bangla Academy Literary Award, National Poetry Award, Nasiruddin Gold Medal, Poetry Award, Kazi Mahbubullah Award and gold medal, Abul Hasanat Sahitya Award, Janabarta Gold Medal, Bangiya Sahitya Parishad Award.

## Literary works[edit]

### Poems[edit]

* Naba-Basanta
* Birash Sanglap (1969)
* Duswapna Theke Duswapne (1985)
* Haoa Tomar Kee Dussahos (1982)
* Ekhono Somoy Ache (1997)
* Aar Kisher Opekkha (2000)
* Kaler Khatae (2008)

## Awards[edit]

* Bangla Academy Literary Award (1963)
* Nasiruddin Gold Medal
* Ekushey Padak (1980)

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Eminent poet Abul Hossain dies". Dhaka Tribune. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
2. ^ Hussain, Farah (29 August 2015). "My Father Abul Hussain". The Daily Star. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
3. ^ একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ [Ekushey Padak winners list] (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
4. ^ পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্তদের তালিকা [Winners list] (in Bengali). Bangla Academy. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
5. ^ "Poet Abul Hussain passes away". The Daily Star. 1 July 2014.
6. ^ Abul Hussain : Kobir Portrait by Junan Nashit, Mizan Publishers, 38/4 Banglabazar(2nd Floor), Dhaka-1100. ISBN 978984861439-6
7. ^ Naba Basanter Kotha : E kee Naujoan Gari re!an article by Rahman Henry, Abul Hussain : Kobir Portrait by Junan Nashit, Mizan Publishers, 38/4 Banglabazar(2nd Floor), Dhaka-1100. ISBN 978984861439-6, pp. 240-242.

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